The City has long supported local non-profit organizations that serve the Martinez community through the Community Groups Funding Program. 

The Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026-2027 Community Groups Funding Program is managed by the Martinez Community Foundation (“MCF”) in partnership with the City. Martinez-based nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility requirements, as identified in the Community Groups Funding Policy, may apply for grant awards. The City’s total Community Groups Funding Program grant award budget for FY 2026-2027 is $18,500, with $5,000 earmarked specifically for sustainability-focused programming. In addition to the City’s funding allocation, MCF provides supplemental funding. Successful applicants typically receive awards of $1,000 to $5,000, with combined City and MCF funding.  

The application form and instructions will be made available on MCF’s website and must be submitted directly to MCF by September 4, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. MCF will review applications and provide award recommendations before distributing funds on behalf of the City. MCF is hosting a pre-application support workshop on August 5, 2026. 

Funding awards must be spent by grant recipients by June 30, 2027. 

Contact MCF
P.O. Box 789 
Martinez, CA 94553 
(925) 372-6286 
Email MCF
www.martinezcommunityfoundation.org