The Matching Grant Program (MGP) is a community-driven matching grant program run by Ag + Open Space. The intention of the MGP is to protect vibrant lands and create inviting open spaces within their cities and communities and at the urban edge, providing an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to experience open space in and near Sonoma County’s population centers.
Donor Name: Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
State: California
County: Sonoma County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/10/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,050,000
Details:
Matching Grant projects have the potential to transform communities, providing places to find solitude, hold public gatherings, get some exercise, grow local food, and to experience and learn about the importance of natural resources and agriculture in the landscape. The program aims to bring these benefits to all of Sonoma County’s diverse and unique communities. Ag + Open Space has made matching grant funds available for open space protection since its earliest days. Since the program began in 1990, Ag + Open Space has provided more than $30 million in grants for open space projects. Project partners have leveraged these public grant funds by over $30 million in match contributions.
Funding Information
Round 2 Matching Grant Program cycle is $2,050,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applications from nonprofits must also include the following:
- Evidence of qualification under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
- California Form 590 Withholding Exemption Certificate
- California Form 204 Payee Data Record
- Articles of Incorporation
- By-laws.
For more information, visit Ag + Open Space.
