Malibu Opens City Grant Application Window For Nonprofits

MALIBU, CA — The city is now accepting applications for its 2025-26 round of General Fund Grants.

The grants are awarded each year to local charitable, volunteer and philanthropic organizations that benefit the community. Nonprofits must submit applications, which are reviewed by the City Council’s Administration and Finance Subcommittee, and presented to the City Council for award during the annual budget approval, according to city officials.

"The city deeply values the contributions of its nonprofits and the incredible variety of services and causes that they represent. Together, they are a reflection of the compassionate, caring, charitable community that is Malibu," reads a release from the city.

Here's a rundown of the last round of grants awarded, for the 2024-25 fiscal year:

• Adamson House Foundation — $10,000
• Aurelia Foundation — $2,000
• Beach Ecology Foundation — $1,000
• Big Heart Ranch — $2,500
• Boys and Girls Club Malibu — $50,000
• California State Parks — $25,000
• California Wildlife Center — $10,000
• Cancer Support Community LA — $1,000
• Cavallo Foundation — $8,500
• Children's Lifesaving Foundation — $2,500
• Emily Shane Foundation — $5,500
• Esperance Center — $1,500
• Gan Malibu — $4,000
• Hand in Hand — $4,000
• Malibu Community Labor Exchange — $7,500
• Malibu Foundation — $10,000
• Malibu Friends of Music — $5,000
• Malibu Monarch Project — $3,500
• Malibu Scouts Pack 224 — $1,500
• Malibu Search and Rescue — $15,000
• Meals on Wheels West — $2,000
• Poison Free Malibu — $6,000
• Shalom Institute — $10,000

Applications are due March 30. More information is available on the city's website.