Grants Program
In March Every Year…the Christian communities of Los Angeles and Ventura turn their attention to the CFA’s Annual Grants Awards Banquet & Ceremony.
Our last event took place on March 28, 2024.
We continue to salute the achievements of the dedicated charities and ministries who’ve made an impact in prior years, and congratulate those selected as Grant recipients at our next “Inspiring Generosity Celebration Banquet !
MINISTRIES:
WE ARE NOW PREPARING FOR THIS YEAR’S AWARDS! If you are a local Christian charity or church, we invite you to apply for a grant! Deadline for submission is October 15, 2024.
DONORS:
Be a part of the “giving” ALL YEAR-ROUND by donating to the Grants Fund. The Fund is made possible by gift from you, and 100% of donations go directly to Grant recipients. Then in Spring… WE’LL CELEBRATE TOGETHER!
CFA’s 10th Annual Grants Award Ceremony will take place live at a lovely venue in the local Conejo Valley area. If you are selected as an award recipient you will be notified in early January. Stay tuned!
Please congratulate the 2023-2024 Awardees
Total amount awarded to deserving charities, thanks to your generous gifts:
$537,000 in 9 years |
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2023-24 Grant Awards Recipients:
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$15,000 to Exodus Vision$12,000 to Gti Hope$10,000 to James Storehouse$ 6,250 to Community Pregnancy Clinic (CPC-SV)$ 6,250 to Union Rescue Mission$ 6,250 to Buyamba Uganda$ 6,250 to ReIgnite Hope$ 4,500 to Before It Begins (BiB)$ 4,500 to Communitas International (Christian Associates)$ 4,500 to New Challenge Ministries, Inc. |
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Total Grants Awarded in 2024: $77,000 |
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