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Marin's community-budget grants open with coaching before December deadline

Staff Writer · 2026-10-15 · Marin County

Marin County is accepting project proposals for its $2.5 million participatory-budgeting round, with individual grants of $10,000–$250,000. Its October 14, 2026 notice sets December 2 at 11:59 p.m. as the application cutoff and offers free, optional coaching October 19–November 30.

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits. Individuals must be at least 14, have a fiscal sponsor, and live, work or attend school in Marin. This finances community projects, not unrestricted household assistance.

Applicants may develop an existing submitted idea or propose a different equity-focused project. Priority goes to communities scoring below 85 on the Healthy Places Index or experiencing persistent disparities. The county links application forms and coaching requests from its announcement.

Public voting is planned for March–April 2027. Funding decisions are expected in May–June, with implementation starting in July; applying does not guarantee an award. The release omits a deadline timezone, and the linked program pages did not expose readable guidelines during review. Confirm submission details and fiscal-sponsor requirements with the Office of Equity at 415-473-3149.

Official source: Marin County, Office of Equity

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