GRANTS for CSD Staff
Parodi Charitable Trust is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community at California School for the Deaf by providing grants and support to those in need. Our mission is to empower individuals and families through education programs. We believe in creating a better future for all, with a focus on grants available for CSD staff. At Parodi Charitable Trust, we are committed to enabling staff to empower students to learn, experience, and thrive.
Dear CSD Community,
The Parodi Charitable Trust was created in 1991 by the late Donald N. Parodi for the "exclusive use and benefit of the California School for the Deaf, Fremont (CSD)." As a proud alumnus, Mr. Parodi specifically established the fund to:
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Enrich and enhance the programs of the California School for the Deaf.
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Promote services for Deaf children.
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Improve and expand school facilities and equipment.
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Expand and improve school services for the Deaf community in California.
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Encourage charitable contributions from the general public for the benefit of the school and the Deaf community.
The Parodi Charitable Trust invites you to submit a grant request via our new website. If you have a proposal, please review the guidelines and apply online. For student-led requests, please visit the Scholarship for CSD Students page and share the link with interested students.
Current Trustees:
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Frank Lester, Chair
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Kevin Bella, Vice Chair
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Clark Brooke, Treasurer
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Amy June Rowley, Secretary
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Amy J. Novotny, Superintendent
Application Details:
The next trustee meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026. Please submit your request online by Monday, June 1. All requests must include confirmation of supervisor approval. Please do not submit hard copies.
Applicants will be notified of their status within 7–14 days following the trustee meeting via email from ParodiCharitable@gmail.com. A subsequent meeting will be held in August 2026 for future proposals.
Important Policies:
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Fund Usage: Approved funds must be used specifically for the requested purpose. Unused funds cannot be applied to other projects without a new request.
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Fiscal Year: Requests must be utilized within the current fiscal year (July to June), or they will be voided.
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Equipment Tagging: All granted equipment must be labeled with the official Parodi Trust tag to ensure it is not absorbed into general school inventory. The tag appears as follows:
The trustees look forward to receiving proposals that support and enhance the California School for the Deaf community. Thank you for your interest and dedication.
With CSD Spirit,
The Parodi Charitable Trustees
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