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.
Grants Awarded
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.
