Community Project Grants

Community Project Grants

Funder: Corte Madera Community Foundation

Mission: To improve the quality of life in Corte Madera through projects, programs, and grants to local organizations.

Overview

The Corte Madera Community Foundation welcomes local Corte Madera organizations to submit grant requests for projects, programs, events, and services that are consistent with the Foundation's mission of improving quality of life in Corte Madera, building community spirit, and enhancing the town's small-town character.

Award Amount

Typical Range: $500 - $3,000

Geographic Scope

Geographic Focus: Corte Madera, California only

Grant Cycles

• Spring Cycle: Deadline April 1
• Fall Cycle: Deadline September 1
• Response Timeline: Applicants should expect to receive a response within 60 days of the application deadline

Grant Criteria

The Foundation considers grant applications that:
• Directly benefit the Corte Madera community
• Are consistent with the Foundation's Mission Statement and Bylaws
• Favor applications that benefit a larger portion of the Corte Madera community over those benefiting a smaller portion

Ad Hoc Grants

The Foundation may consider ad hoc grant requests outside the twice-yearly cycles in extraordinary circumstances when the need for the grant did not arise until after the relevant deadline for grant submission.

What They Do NOT Fund

• Grant applications from individuals for personal needs

Eligibility

• Must be a local Corte Madera organization
• Project or program must enhance the Corte Madera community
• Must be consistent with Foundation's mission

Organization Information

• Established: 1994
• Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
• Structure: Volunteer-run nonprofit
• Contact Email: info@cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org
• Phone: 415-265-1105
• Website: cortemaderacommunityfoundation.org