The Marin chapter is pleased to offer individuals and organizations limited funding through our Micro Grant program, intended to close funding gaps and assist with projects that advance our mission. The application process requires a one-page letter. Deadline for applying will be in December. Recipients will be announced in February 2026. Application instructions and dates will be posted in the fall.
Our Micro Grant Recipients This Year
Homestead Valley Land Trust
Future site of coastal prairie
The Homestead Valley Land Trust manages over 80 acres of county open space in Mill Valley. Coastal prairie is one of the rarest habitats in Homestead. Years of grazing and fire suppression have left our meadows overwhelmed by invasive plants. This project aims to restore one of our most biodiverse meadows from an enormous cotoneaster thicket. So dense was the monoculture, sheet mulching was chosen to prevent resprouting. We will be using this grant to extend the range of our restoration by digging out or covering more cotoneasters, removing broom and securing existing sheet mulching that is coming loose.
Marin Monarch Working Group
Future site of pollinator garden
The Marin Monarch Working Group will undertake to refurbish and maintain the remnants of a native plant garden on the grounds of the Marin Humane Society in Novato. The garden is in a sunny location adjacent to a creek, and will be planted with milkweed and other native plants to attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. A bench and signage will be provided nearby for the public and Humane Society staff. Native plants will be donated by the SPAWN nursery; planting and maintenance will be done by our volunteers.
Miwok Garden at Cove School
Future site of Miwok garden
This project involves students researching native medicinal plants used by the Miwok, preparing a planting area on school grounds, and cultivating a variety of these plants. The plants will be species native to Marin County and each hold specific medicinal properties used by the Coast Miwoks. Each plant will be accompanied by a sign with a QR code that provides visitors with information about the plant and its traditional uses. This will allow the community to learn about native plants and their significance to both the Miwok culture and our environment as well as creating additional habitat at the Cove School.
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