FY 2025-2026 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS GRANTS
Newport Beach City Council
Grant Applicant Contact HQ City Client Base
Total # of Residents
Participating in
Program
Intended Use of Grant
# or % of Newport
Beach Residents
Served
FY24-25 CP
Grant Rec'd Requested Recommended
in FY 2025-26
District
Discretionary
CDBG
Edward Selich Newport
Beach
Newport Beach
Community 2,400
Requesting use of the community room,
NBTV filming and IT services for 10 forums
(3.5 hours each) regarding civic issues.
90%
$7,858 for
the
Community
Room
Reservation
and IT
Services
10 Community
Room Rentals for
3.5 Hours Each
Session
(Approximate
Value: $4,970.00)
plus $5,000 to
cover the cost of
NBTV services
estimated at $500
each for ten
programs
$6,000 No No
Kristie
Acevedo
Newport
Beach
Newport Beach
Community
N/A - new
programming
Supporting mural art projects to enhance
community identity, celebrate local artists,
attract visitors and stimulate economic
growth.
100% N/A $10,000 $10,000 Yes: $6,267 No
Bernie
Svalstad
Newport
Beach
Newport Beach and
Surrounding
Community
40,000
Expanding digital archives, enhancing
virtual tours and conducting more oral
histories for Newport Beach's historical
exhibits and collections.
80% N/A $10,000 $2,500 No No
Karen
Tringali
Newport
Beach Newport Beach
40+ at monthly and
200+ at signature
events
Supporting monthly community meetings,
hosting a signature Spring event featuring
city staff and speakers.
100% N/A $5,000 $5,000 No No
Steve
Rosansky
Newport
Beach
Newport Beach
Community 1,000
Requesting use of the community room,
NBTV filming for 12 forums (2 hours each)
regarding civic issues.
80% $4,260
Community Room
Waiver for 12
Forums (2 hours
each)
$3,600 No No
Tiffany Hoey Newport
Beach
Newport Beach
Residents and
Visitors
Event Participants-
2,500, Visitors to
Museum- 80,000,
Volunteers/Docents- 40
Supporting exhibits, educational programs,
and community events at the Balboa Island
Museum to engage Newport Beach
residents in local history and foster
community connection.
75% $10,000 $25,000 $10,000 No No
Justin Dion Newport
Beach
Newport Beach and
Surrounding
Community
1,000
Supporting open house events by offering
maritime career exploration, hands-on
sailing experiences, and guest speaker
sessions to engage Newport Beach
residents with opportunities in the maritime
industry.
- $4,000 $20,000 $4,000 No No
Community Programs
Grant Budget $60,000 Total
Recommended $41,100
Speak Up Newport
Newport Beach Historical Society
Corona del Mar Residents Assn
Orange Coast College Foundation
Marine Programs
Sherman Foundation
Newport Beach Chamber of
Commerce
Balboa Island Museum Newport
Beach
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FY 2025-2026 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS GRANTS - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR AWARD Attachment B Newport Beach City Council - June 10, 2025
Grant Applicant Contact HQ City Client Base Total # of Clients Intended Use of Grant # or % of Newport
Beach Residents
Served
Last CP
Grant Rec'd Requested Comments
Scott Swift Garden
Grove
Newport Beach and
Surrounding
Community
200
Expanding year-round water
sports programs in Newport
Beach by offering inclusive
kayaking, paddle boarding,
sailing, and boating activities that
promote community engagement,
wellness, and equitable access to
- N/A $5,000 The committee prioritized programs that focused on serving the Newport Beach community.
Kendra Crusco Newport
Beach
Newport-Mesa
Community 1,490
Supporting swim programs by
providing water safety and
swimming skills, and engaging
community members who may
not have access to swim
instruction.
30-40% N/A $3,000
The committee prioritized programs focused on
serving Newport Beach residents, particularly those
that serve a large percentage of the community.
Azi Sharif Newport
Beach Newport Beach 195
Funding materials for art
workshops, coastal walk
coordination, and educator
involvement to engage Newport
Beach residents in wildlife
conservation and education.
100% N/A $6,600 The committee prioritized established programs.
Kaysha Kenney Costa
Mesa
Newport Beach
Residents
N/A - new
programming
Engaging Newport Beach
residents in hands-on oyster
restoration by placing, monitoring,
and collecting shell strings to
support native oyster growth and
improve bay health.
100% N/A $5,000 The committee prioritized established programs.
Total $0 $19,600
Orange County Coastkeeper
These applicants have not received District Discretionary or CDBG funding Teen Health
YMCA of Orange County
Wildlife Jewels
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