Martinez Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Projects or programs that are located in, or which primarily serve Martinez and its residents are encouraged to submit grant applications for the fall 2014 review by the Martinez Community Foundation (MCF) Board of Directors. Applications must be received by Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 .

Established in 1993, the Foundation has provided over $542,000 in grants to projects and programs that benefit the community and the people who live and work in Martinez. Primary areas of focus are community services, cultural and community celebrations, economic development, education and the environment.

“We are striving to leave a legacy. The Foundation is committed to helping the Martinez community become even better through support of projects and programs in the foundation’s focus areas – community services, cultural and community celebrations, economic development, education and the environment,” said Stuart M. McCullough, MCF Board president. “We carefully consider how best to distribute the funds so as to provide benefit to the greatest number of people, and to have a lasting effect.”

Among the projects and programs that have received grants from MCF are the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Loaves and Fishes, Martinez Unified School District for various projects at different schools, Main Street Martinez, John Muir Association Earth Day-Birthday celebrations, Martinez Chamber of Commerce, Martinez Historical Society, Martinez Public Library, Martinez Opera, Meals on Wheels, John Muir Regional Land Trust, Contra Costa Historical Society, and a number of programs to help the less fortunate residents of the community.

The Foundation does not award grants to individuals, to for-profit organizations, new or start-up organizations, nor may grants be used for research, administrative or operating expenses, or for sectarian religious functions. Not-for-profit organizations must have current federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status.

Applications may be obtained by calling the Foundation at (925) 372-6286 or by writing to: Martinez Community Foundation, PO Box 789, Martinez, CA 94553, or by downloading them from the MCF Website.

--Announcement from the Martinez Community Foundation