The Marin Agricultural Land Trust’s (MALT) small grants program funds projects that preserve agriculture, protect biodiversity, connect the community, and build climate resilience.
Donor Name: Marin Agricultural Land Trust
State: California
County: Marin County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program builds on the success of distributing over $4 million through the Stewardship Assistance Program and Drought Resilience and Water Security (DRAWS) initiative. These grant programs work to support farmers and ranchers throughout Marin County to enhance best management practices for natural and working lands—a practical approach rooted in on-the-ground understanding.
Funding Information
- Maximum award amount is $50,000. Proposals between $5,000 – $50,000 will be accepted.
- MALT will award up to a total of $400,000 in grants for the Round 5 cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
- Landowner approval or proof of right to manage the land is required for all applicants.
- All agriculturalists engaging in commercial agriculture (i.e., producing food and/or fiber products for sale) in Marin County are eligible for this grant. A MALT Conservation Easement is not required to apply for a grant from this program.
- Applicants may be awarded only one (1) MALT small grant per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Small grants program recipients are still eligible for funding from MALT’s Stewardship Assistance Program (SAP) for different projects, if applicable (limited to one (1) SAP grant per fiscal year). Applicants may not have an active small grants program project.
- Due to a limited funding pool, MALT requests applicants only apply if the resources are needed.
- Current members of the MALT Board of Directors, MALT staff, and their immediate family members are not eligible for funding.
For more information, visit MALT.
