We’re delighted to share news of the latest round of Community Enrichment grant awards. This round of grants totaling $40,000 will be distributed among 12 organizations working across West Marin to strengthen community bonds and provide meaningful learning opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
The June 2025 grant cycle reflects a spirit of gathering and growth in the region, with projects ranging from community gatherings to educational programs nurturing both individual development and collective understanding. These grants continue our commitment to fostering the vibrant, inclusive community that makes West Marin such a treasured region.
Whether through intergenerational programming, hands-on learning experiences, or spaces that bring neighbors together around common interests and values, these grants foster deeper connections between individuals and among people and the land. From yoga classes that support senior wellness to infrastructure upgrades that strengthen community outreach programs, these projects demonstrate the many ways community enrichment can manifest itself.
“These grants represent our ongoing investment in the relationships, creativity, and experiences that define West Marin’s character,” notes Sarah Hobson, Executive Director. “Each project creates opportunities for people to connect with one another, learn something new, and contribute to the wellbeing and creative expression of our shared community.”
The impact of Community Enrichment grants extends far beyond their dollar amounts. Previous grantees have created lasting programs that continue to serve residents, demonstrating innovative approaches to community building that take root and flourish.
Looking ahead, our next Community Enrichment grant application deadline is September 15, 2025.
Grants Awarded
Bolinas Museum – Bolinas
$4,000
Deepen cultural connection with the community through a gathering at the Muir Beach Community Center focused on Muir Beach history.
Bolinas Stinson Young Stewards of the Land, sponsored by Bolinas Stinson Beach School Foundation – Bolinas
$3,000
Fund the scholarship needs for the fall session of Young Stewards of the Land, an afterschool program supporting youth in developing skills to care for themselves, the land, and community.
EAH Housing Walnut Place and PRAH – Point Reyes Station
$3,000
Support twice-weekly yoga classes to help seniors exercise and strengthen social connections.
In Place – Inverness
$4,000
Support a second annual Summer Solstice Community Gathering to celebrate seasonal change.
Kids Cooking for Life – Larkspur
$3,500
Teach life skills through hands-on cooking and experiential education for elementary school students in Tomales.
Cleaner California Coast Initiative, sponsored by Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics – Boulder, CO
$3,000
Host an event at the Community Information Hub – Kiosk in Point Reyes Station to promote literacy about best practices for disposing of and reducing food-associated waste.
MARINTERVIEWS, sponsored by MarinArts – San Rafael
$2,500
Create video podcasts highlighting West Marin nonprofits.
The Mesa Refuge – Point Reyes Station
$3,000
Hold a daylong event with Mesa Refuge alum, writer, and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Julian Brave NoiseCat, on the story of abuse and intergenerational trauma at Indian boarding schools.
West Marin Community Services – Point Reyes Station
$4,000
Complete renovations of an indoor-service grocery store-style Food Pantry.
West Marin Inverness School Community PTSA – Point Reyes Station
$4,000
Upgrade the book collection in the West Marin School library.
California White Shark Project – Inverness
$3,000
Expand educational outreach to West Marin schools.
Turtle Island Restoration Network – Forest Knolls
$3,000
Support stipends for interns, supplies, materials, and travel expenses.
View all Community Enrichment Grant Awards ➝
