Congratulations to our latest Program Grant recipients—six organizations leading the way in accessibility, creativity, and community impact.

Investing in Inclusion & Innovation: Meet FDD’s Newest 2025 Program Grantees

At the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD), we believe lasting impact begins where innovation meets inclusion. Every year, we proudly invest in innovative nonprofit partners that expand opportunities and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) across San Diego and Imperial Counties.

This grant cycle, we’re thrilled to award $74,870 in Program Grant funding to six (6) remarkable organizations whose creativity, compassion, and commitment to accessibility are helping transform lives. From adaptive arts to inclusive education, each grantee represents FDD’s mission in action — ensuring every person with an IDD has the tools and opportunities to thrive.

D’Vine Path – $10,000

Based in Fallbrook, D’Vine Path offers educational and vocational training programs for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Their programs emphasize viticulture, hospitality, and life skills — all designed to foster independence, confidence, and meaningful community connections.

FDD funding will help launch their brand-new Performing Arts Program, which includes guest speakers, theatre outings, and adaptive stage equipment, providing participants with new ways to express their creativity and build communication skills.

For more information, please visit: https://www.dvinepath.org/

Inclusive Kids Network – $20,000

Inclusive Kids Network is redefining early childhood education by providing inclusive learning environments where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together. Their programs integrate therapies, family workshops, and community outings to strengthen social-emotional skills and a sense of belonging.

FDD funding will support community outings, staff training, guest consultants, and inclusive recreational equipment, helping to create more opportunities for children of all abilities to connect and thrive.

For more information, please visit: https://www.inclusivekidsnetwork.com/

MiraCosta College Foundation – $10,000

MiraCosta College Foundation supports educational access and student success across North County. Their Uniquely Abled Machinist Technology Program provides individuals with autism the technical training needed for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.

FDD funding will help cover program consulting, advertising, and marketing costs, ensuring more students are aware of the program and can access this transformative pathway to meaningful employment.

For more information, please visit: https://foundation.miracosta.edu/index.html.

Options For All – $15,000

For more than 35 years, Options For All has empowered individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence through vocational training, digital literacy, and creative expression.

FDD funding will support their SMARTech: Technology for Independent Living initiative, providing adaptive tools and equipment that enhance independence, digital skills, and daily life capabilities for adults with IDDs.

For more information, please visit: https://optionsforall.org/

Promising Futures – $4,769.61

Promising Futures offers inclusive, play-based education and therapy programs for children of all abilities in a nurturing environment that focuses on communication and sensory integration.

FDD funding will launch the organization’s new Music and Sensory Wellness Program, which includes instruments, sensory tools, and calming furnishings that create joyful, therapeutic spaces for children and their families.

For more information, please visit: https://www.promisingfutures.net/

Revision Creative Workspace – $15,100

The Creative Arts Program at REVISION in San Diego is a vibrant hub for inclusive, hands-on art and design. Through community workshops and partnerships, Revision provides creative and entrepreneurial opportunities for artists of all abilities.

FDD funding will be used for specialized art equipment, clay and glaze materials, and marketing support, helping expand inclusive arts education and bring more community-driven workshops to life.

For more information, please visit: https://www.revisionsandiego.com/

Empowering Change Through Partnership

At the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD), we know that actual impact extends far beyond financial support. Real change occurs when partnerships spark innovation, when communities unite around a shared vision, and when inclusion becomes an integral part of everyday life.

Our newest cohort of 2025 Program Grantees embodies this mission in action — leading bold, creative work that expands access, amplifies voices, and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live with independence, dignity, and purpose. From inclusive education and workforce training to adaptive recreation and community connection, their work is transforming what’s possible for thousands across San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Each success story is a testament to what can be achieved when creativity, collaboration, and compassion come together — and every milestone is made possible by supporters like you.

Join us in fueling the future of inclusion.

Your generosity helps FDD continue investing in life-changing programs that open doors, remove barriers, and create opportunities for individuals and families in the I/DD community.

👉 Donate today and help us continue to build a more inclusive, equitable future — one partnership at a time.

Did you know you can make your impact last for generations through legacy planning?

Contact Jill Weber (jweber@foundationfordd.org) or Sitara Sethi (ssethi@foundationford.org) for more information. 

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