PRESS RELEASE
The County is launching a new Community Grants & Investment Program (CGIP), a refreshed and focused opportunity designed to support local nonprofit and community-based organizations. The program combines the former Community Service Fund and Non-Profit Community Partnership programs, offering a more accessible and transparent path to funding for one-time projects that align with County priorities.
The program includes $1.65 million in funding, with $500,000 in one-time funds approved through the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget. Grants of $1,000 to $50,000 will support projects that benefit County residents. The application period runs from July 1 to August 31, 2025, through a new online system designed to simplify the process.
“This program creates new opportunities for meaningful collaboration between the County and our local partners,” said Josh Swedberg, Budget Director. “We are investing in organizations, both large and small, that deliver services our communities rely on.”
Community organizations often provide innovative and impactful services that may fall outside the County’s direct scope. This revised program gives the County a flexible tool to support projects that advance the Board of Supervisors’ top six priorities:
- Increasing affordable housing and addressing homelessness
- Building an equitable community for all
- Enhancing disaster and emergency preparedness
- Reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate change and sea level rise
- Fostering community and economic vitality
- Investing in county infrastructure
“This community grant program invests in our local organizations that are supporting our communities,” said Supervisor Mary Sackett.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations, as well as tax-exempt community-based groups with fiscal agents/sponsors. Activities must be one-time efforts—such as programs, projects, community events or initiatives—that serve all County residents and take place between January 1 and December 31, 2026. A six-month extension may be granted if needed.
Each organization may submit one application, including up to three proposed activities. Matching funds are not required, though applications with additional funding sources and strong local partnerships are encouraged.
Grantees must complete a final report and submit a short public summary upon project completion.
Timeline
- June 24, 2025 – Program introduced to the Board of Supervisors
- July 1 to August 31, 2025 – Application period
- September to October 2025 – Review and Board recommendations
- November to December 2025 – Final awards and contract execution
For more information or to apply, visit the County of Marin’s nonprofit funding opportunities page.
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