We are pleased to announce the latest round of Community Enrichment grants, awarding $40,000 to 13 local organizations. These grants, awarded three times yearly, support community events and one-time activities that strengthen the social fabric and cultural diversity of West Marin.
This year’s February 2025 grantees are enriching community through a diverse range of initiatives — from cultural celebrations that honor our region’s indigenous heritage to hands-on cooking programs that teach valuable life skills to local youth. The grants, ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, support programs that create vibrant gathering spaces, build bridges across cultures, and foster environmental stewardship.
“West Marin Fund’s mission is built on the belief that we are stronger when we come together in community — to learn, grow, and celebrate,” says Sarah Hobson, Executive Director. “We developed our community enrichment grantmaking to strengthen community engagement and foster creative and educational opportunities that create a sense of shared connection and joy.”
As we’ve seen from previous Community Enrichment grant cycles, these investments can have profound impacts. Last year’s grantees reached over 650 residents through health and wellness fairs, engaged youth in nutrition and mindfulness programs, sparked important conversations on Indigenous justice, and revitalized local cultural spaces.
Grants Awarded
- Bolinas Civic Group – Bolinas
- 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 – Bolinas
- $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 – Point Reyes Station
- Sponsored by Sustainable Marin
- $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 – Bolinas
- Sponsored by Commonweal
- $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 – Point Reyes Station
- 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.
- Sharron Drake Community Arts – Point Reyes Station
- Sponsored by Gallery Route One
- $3,000 · Stage a youth-centered production of Peter and the Wolf to promote arts education and creative participation.
