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The Niles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering vulnerable, historically disinvested, and underrepresented communities across California.
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DO MOre With THe NIles FOUNDATION
Community Urban Agriculture - Land Stewardship, Food-Farming, and Native - Pollinating Gardens.
The Yard2Farms initiative transforms underutilized and abandoned spaces across South Los Angeles into thriving urban farms, edible gardens, rooftop farms, and open green spaces. Our mission is to strengthen BIPOC community food security, create sustainable green spaces, and promote environmental education, health, and wellness.
Through this project, we revitalize outdoor areas in neighborhoods with high economic need, turning them into vibrant hubs for fresh food access and community engagement. We also provide fresh food donations to homeless missions, families in need, and residents across Los Angeles.
Thanks to our generous supporters!
Launching Unique Zero-Emissions Community Mobility From Real Voices of Los Angeles
EVCLEAN15 is revolutionizing transportation in Los Angeles Council District 15, where frontline communities face some of California’s highest pollution burdens and deepest mobility inequities. Through over 1,002 in-person surveys conducted across 600+ days,
The Niles Foundation uncovered the real transportation challenges residents face: low incomes, limited car access, unsafe and unreliable transit, and minimal awareness of clean mobility options.
The Findings Are Clear:
- Only 12% of residents own an EV, barriers like cost and charging access are widespread.
- Nearly 70% are unaware of EV incentive programs.
- 29% rely on transit daily, yet 46% rarely or never use it due to safety concerns, long wait times, and limited routes.
- Over 80% of residents are eager for community-based EV microtransit solutions.
The EVCLEAN15 is answering that call, launching zero-emissions microtransit designed by and for the community. By embedding equity into every route, every ride, and every policy recommendation, EVCLEAN15 is not just reducing emissions, it’s expanding access to opportunity, improving public health, and building a model for just, inclusive, and sustainable transportation.
This is what climate justice looks like in motion!
The Halo Food Project
In partnership with CDFA, USDA and RFI, The Niles Foundation’s Halo Food Project (HFP) is pioneering an EV-powered Mobile Grocery Store—a clean energy solution that delivers high-quality, healthy foods directly to underserved neighborhoods. Thanks to the HFFI Initiative, RFI, and USDA support, our mobile stores offer SNAP and EBT accessibility, ensuring equitable food access for all.
This innovative model provides an immediate food security action plan for over 1.3 million residents across Los Angeles and South LA, prioritizing very low-income, underserved, and BIPOC communities.
Stay tuned to see what our community had to say about natural and organic snacks, and check back soon for updates on our California farm partners and community taste-test results!
2025 Climate Food & Clean Tech Pop
What a day! Our 2025 Pop-Up brought together visionaries, innovators, and community leaders for powerful conversations and hands-on experiences in climate action, sustainable food systems, and clean technology.
From groundbreaking ideas to real-world solutions, this event showcased how collaboration drives change for a healthier, greener future.
Missed it? Don’t worry—we’ll see you in 2026 for an even bigger impact!
~Check out the event highlights below and join the movement toward climate resilience and food justice.
GET 2026 INFO
Stay connected to learn about our Climate, Food & Clean Tech Pop Up 2026.
To attend, click register here, below.
State Mobile MOnitoring Initiative (SMMI)
What’s in the air we breathe?
Aclima, in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is leading the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI). This project will gather detailed air quality data across California using specialized mobile platforms. The initiative focuses on measuring pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and greenhouse gases, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
The Niles Foundation, in collaboration with Aclima, CARB, and CCI has hosted several community events for Gardena, Alondra Park Lawndale, and Torrance to discuss the project and learn how better we can monitor air within the community.
This work is happening through the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative, with the support of CARB @AirResources and CCI @CAClimateInvest. To learn more, visit our website: www.aclima.earth/ca-smmi
We’ve just published a Community Air Monitoring Plan in partnership with @aclima. Follow this link to access the report: here.
través de la Iniciativa Estatal de Monitoreo Móvil
Este trabajo se realiza a través de la Iniciativa Estatal de Monitoreo Móvil, con el apoyo de CARB @AirResources y CCI @CAClimateInvest. Para más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.aclima.earth/ca-smmi
Updates From NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Sorry, You Missed it!
On November 21, 2025, the Niles Foundation, in collaboration with SOMAH, hosted an exclusive Property Owner Luncheon showcasing the incredible benefits and financial incentives available to Affordable Housing Multifamily Property Owners.
Through the SOMAH program, property owners can access SOLAR, Battery Storage, and free Technical Assistance from funding from California’s Cap-and-Trade greenhouse gas auction proceeds, and the SOMAH program with annual program budget of up to $100 million and $1 billion through 2032.
This is a first-come, first-served opportunity, and we strongly encourage Tribal Nations, Public Housing Agencies, Governmental Housing Agencies, and Affordable Housing providers to take advantage of these resources before funding runs out.
Don’t miss your chance to maximize savings and sustainability for your properties!
How To Access Funding
Explore savings, check eligibility, calculate incentives, and get free technical assistance, all in one place. Start with the prescreen tool, submit a property inquiry, and request your free TA report today!
Use the SOMAH Saving Calculator