These grants support community events and one-time activities that enhance the lives of the people who live, work, and visit in West Marin. Launched in 2024, grants are awarded three times a year in the $2,000-$4,000 range.
Grants Awarded
February 2025
Bolinas Civic Group, sponsored by KWMR
$3,000
Support Monthly Community Meetings and Civic Soup Events that strengthen community bonds and promote collaborative problem-solving.
Bolinas Film Festival, Inc.
$2,500
Design and construct a pulley system to hoist the movie marquis and a portable marquee board for outdoor film screenings.
California 4-H Foundation - Novato
$3,000
Launch the 2025 West Marin Country Fair to provide youth a platform to showcase their talents while celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage and community spirit.
Community Land Trust Assoc of West Marin - Point Reyes Station
$2,000
Enhance CLAM’s annual meeting participation through inclusive outreach and accommodations for Latinx communities
Dance Palace Community Center - Point Reyes Station
$2,500
Launch a bilingual cooking group focused on bridging linguistic and cultural gaps through the themes of food and cooking.
Dark Sky West Marin sponsored by Sustainable Marin - Point Reyes Station
$3,000
Support Dark Sky Week, featuring talks and walks led by three astronomers, a biologist, and a photographer.
Gallery Route One - Point Reyes Station
$3,500
Launch an indigenous art festival with cultural demonstrations of crafts and food. The event coincides with an exhibition featuring works by Indigenous artists.
Halleck Creek Ranch - Nicasio
$4,000
Conduct a series of community events and educational programs to reduce isolation among individuals with disabilities.
Kids Cooking for Life - Tomales
$3,000
Implement a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program at Tomales High School.
Natura Institute sponsored by Commonweal - Bolinas
$3,000
Conduct a cross-cultural spring garden party to celebrate and strengthen the community.
San Geronimo Valley Community Center - San Geronimo
$3,500
Launch Climate Fest 2025: an interactive, educational, community awareness event that includes performances, films, music, food, and information booths.
Sembrando Vida sponsored by West Marin Lions Club
$4,000
Support the creation of a community farm at Blue Marble Acres to grow culturally appropriate food to be shared with families, coworkers, and the local food pantry.
October 2024
Alliance for Felix Cove, Sponsored by Movement Strategy Center
$2,500
An Abundance of Heart: A Conversation with Two Families & their Path towards Allyship
Bolinas Civic Group, sponsored by KWMR
$3,000
Engaging an Inclusive Community through Monthly Meetings and Civic Soup Events
Nicasio Historical Society
$3,000
Nicasio Latino Community Inclusion in Nicasio Historical Society Endeavors
West Marin Field Committee, sponsored by Redwoods Lions
$3,000
West Marin Field Committee
