ICS Riccio Educational Grant Program

Sharing our Italian culture is a source of pride for Italian Community Services. To that end, the ICS Riccio Educational Grant Program recognizes schools and organizations that teach and promote Italian language and culture in the San Francisco Bay Area. By supporting schools and programs, the ICS Riccio Educational Grant aims to foster a deeper connection to our Italian heritage, enhancing cultural diversity, and enriching the community.

In partnership with ICS, funds can be used to support, grow, or start a program of language and cultural enrichment. Most Riccio Grants are used to purchase classroom materials or fund teacher enrichment or salaries.

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2026 Riccio Grants!

Congratulations to all the schools and organizations for their outstanding commitment to promoting Italian language and culture across the San Francisco Bay Area.
We are honored to support your incredible work ! 🇮🇹

In no particular order, congratulations to:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School - Saints Peter & Paul School - Museo Italo Americano - ItaLingua Institute - Spazio Italiano - Lowell High School - Burlingame High School - La Scuola International School - Istituto Italiano Scuola - Telegraph Hill Arts and Literature - Maestrale Centro Lingua Italiana - Marin Catholic - La Piccola Scuola

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Applications for 2027 funds will open in Spring 2027.

Recipient Stories

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Italian Learning in Action
Italian Learning in Action

Thanks to the ICS Riccio Grant, 71 students from Lowell High School and San Rafael High School experienced Italian culture beyond the classroom during a memorable trip to Napa Valley. From exploring Castello di Amorosa to sharing a traditional Italian lunch, the day brought language, history, and culture vividly to life.

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Generations Meet: Stories and Smiles
Generations Meet: Stories and Smiles

A heartwarming intergenerational exchange took place at Italian Community Services as students from La Scuola International School visited our senior members. Before sharing lunch together, the children engaged in a lively Q&A session with the ICS President and colored Easter greeting cards for the Easter Care Packages. Through heartfelt conversations, they practiced their Italian while discovering stories of the past, creating a meaningful connection between generations. A day filled with curiosity, joy, and shared memories.

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A Special Visit from La Scuola International School!
A Special Visit from La Scuola International School!

In October, we received a special visit from 4th graders from La Scuola International School! (www.lascuolasf.org)

We were delighted to welcome the bright young students from La Scuola for a memorable luncheon with our community. These Italian-speaking children filled our space with curiosity, warmth, and excitement, sharing their stories and asking thoughtful questions of our seniors. Their visit was a joyful reminder of the importance of connection across generations, and it brought smiles all around.

Moments like these bring us closer and fill us with gratitude for the wonderful spirit of our community.

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