This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among organizations serving West Marin with the overarching goal to reduce service gaps for disadvantaged populations in the region. Launched in 2024 as a pilot project in partnership with the County of Marin and Marin Community Foundation, grants are awarded over two years in the $100,000-$200,000 range. Grants are reviewed and recommended by a Grants Review Committee nominated by West Marin Collaborative members.
2025
Organization
Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM)
Partners
West Marin Community Services, County of Marin Community Development Agency, Urban Vision Alliance, Homeward Bound of Marin
Project
West Marin Interim Housing Initiative
Amount
$175,000
Purpose
Develop interim housing solutions for displaced families by funding a Project Manager for the Interim Housing Project for CLAM and supporting West Marin Community Services to provide a dedicated Case Manager.
Organization
Magnolia Global Academy for Leaders
Partners
West Marin Community Services, Shoreline Unified School District, Bolinas-Stinson Union School District, Lagunitas School District, Nicasio Elementary School District, Bridge the Gap
Project
West Marin Engine for Economic Mobility
Amount
$150,000
Purpose
Expand career exploration opportunities for middle and high school students by bringing hands-on career exploration, local community mentorship, and future planning into the school day at all six public schools in West Marin.
Organization
San Geronimo Valley Community Center, San Geronimo
Partners
West Marin Senior Services, West Marin Housing Collaborative, Marin Aging and Disability Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Local Health Care Providers, West Marin Lions Clubs
Project
Aging in Place: Home Safety and Maintenance
Amount
$100,000
Purpose
Reduce barriers for older adults to safely age in place by providing coordinated home assessments, access to financial assistance for critical home modifications, and guidance on Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and home sharing.
Organization
West Marin Community Services, Point Reyes Station
Partners
Tomales Town Hall, Tomales Presbyterian Church, Shoreline Unified School District, West Marin Lions Club, Rotary Club of West Marin
Project
Youth Services Coordination In Tomales
Amount
$100,000
Purpose
Increase after-school and recreation opportunities for youth in Tomales by coordinating available offerings, providing new enrichment activities, and reducing barriers identified by families, such as transportation and bilingual information.
In 2024, we awarded our first round of Collaborative Impact grant awards totaling $600,000 across four organizations listed below. These grants are aimed at supporting local nonprofits in finding collaborative solutions to such needs as improving health access for Latinx community members, ensuring access to environmental learning opportunities for youth, strengthening healthy local food procurement in West Marin schools, and greater collaboration among the region’s community land trusts.
2024
Organization
Petaluma Health Center
Partners
Petaluma Health Center and the Botanical Bus
Project
Multidisciplinary, Holistic, Mobile Health in West Marin
Amount
$150,000
Purpose
Improve access to health services for Latinx communities across West Marin by bringing culturally adequate services closer to them.
Organization
Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Partners
Point Reyes National Seashore Association, Audubon Canyon Ranch, Alliance for Felix Cove/Movement Strategy Center, Environmental Action Committee of West Marin, Greater Farallones Association, Point Blue Conservation Science (STRAW Program), River Otter Ecology Project, Bolinas-Stinson Union School District, Shoreline Unified School District
Project
West Marin Environmental Learning Alliance
Amount
$150,000
Purpose
Ensure all West Marin youth have equitable access to environmental education and optimize resources by coordinating efforts among many providers.
Organization
West Marin Food Systems Group, sponsored by Innovative Health Solutions
Partners
Innovative Health Solution, Conscious Kitchen, Third I Communications (contracted), Launch for Hire (contracted), Bolinas-Stinson Union School District and Shoreline Unified School District
Project
Growing School Food Together - Farm to School Project
Amount
$100,000
Purpose
Improve children's nutrition and create economic opportunities by coordinating school food procurement with local farmers in four school districts.
Organization
West Marin Housing Collaborative, sponsored by Bolinas Community Land Trust
Partners
Bolinas Community Land Trust, Community Land Trust Association of West Marin, Two Valley Community Land Trust, and Stinson Beach Affordable Housing Association
Project
West Marin Housing Collaborative – Joint Affordable Housing Strategy
Amount
$200,000
Purpose
Increase housing supply across West Marin by coordinating efforts among four local land trusts and developing a financing strategy.
