Collaborative Impact Grants

$100,000–$200,000 over two years ($50,000–$100,000 per year)

Grants are awarded annually in June.

New for 2027: The application process will no longer require a Letter of Intent, allowing applicants more time to develop full proposals.

• February 1: Applications open.
• March 31: Application due date.
• April: Proposals reviewed by Grant Review Committee.
• May: Proposal feedback provided to applicants. Applicants may submit adjustments by May 15.
• June: Grant recommendations presented to The Fund for West Marin Board for approval.

Technical assistance is available to support proposal development by emailing grants@fundforwestmarin.org.

• Collaboratives must be composed of at least two organizations, of which at least two organizations are managing funds
• At least one organization managing funds must be based in West Marin
• All organizations managing funds must be registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or have a fiscal sponsor
• The lead organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) or have a fiscal sponsor
• All organizations must have a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and belonging
• Preferably, at least one organization managing funds regularly attends the West Marin Collaborative
• The lead organization preferably has an annual budget of at least $250,000 in the previous fiscal year
• Only one application may be submitted by each collaborative
• Organizations may participate in more than one Collaborative but can only be the lead for one proposal

• Clearly identify a gap in services to disadvantaged populations in West Marin
• Present the best available data to assess the extent of the service gap
• Explain how this differential in services is affecting the target population
• Clearly explain how the activities will reduce the gap in services and benefit the target population
• Identify progress indicators and data collection mechanisms
• Demonstrate experience providing the type of services included in the proposed project
• Demonstrate experience working together prior to the proposal
• Set specific goals to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their proposed project
• Identify ways to continue the collaborative effort after the grant ends

Community participation is at the heart of the Collaborative Impact grantmaking process. The West Marin Collaborative helps identify and prioritize the issues most important to our communities, and funding partners contribute their perspectives and expertise.

With support from The Fund for West Marin staff, proposals are reviewed against established criteria by a Grant Review Committee, made up of community members with diverse perspectives and knowledge of West Marin’s communities, nonprofit organizations, organizational capacity, and community needs. Together, the Committee develops and submits its funding recommendations to the Fund’s Board of Directors for final approval.

Interested in serving on a Grant Review Committee? We welcome community members of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Nominate yourself or someone else!

• Log on or create a new account
• Create your Organizational Profile, or update it if it’s over two years old
• Review the application guidelines
• Download the application outline to prepare your answers in advance
• Complete the application form and upload required supporting documents