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Wellbeing Microgrants engage people of all ages in Santa Monica and the West LA area looking to make a positive change in their community.

Designed to empower local leadership, we provide up to $500 and support from our team to bring to life ideas for small scale action to improve community wellbeing.

Applications are now closed!

Application Process

Screening

Applications are screened to determine if they are complete and meet all guidelines.

Evaluation

Applications are evaluated by external reviewers.

Applications that best meet the criteria are considered for funding.

Selection

The project team considers the evaluation feedback, available funds, & the mix of ideas for final selection.

All applicants will be notified via email.

What Does "Wellbeing" Mean?

The dimensions of wellbeing are listed below, with questions to help prompt ideas for your Microgrant project:

Community

How might I improve the sense of community & connection in my neighborhood?

Economic Opportunity

What entrepreneurial skills or ideas can I bring to my community?

Health

What can I do to promote the mental & physical health of my neighbors?

Place & Planet

What action can I take in my community to promote sustainable habits, reduce waste or make it a more thriving place to be?

Learning

How can I share my skills and knowledge? Or, what learning gaps do I see in my community that I could help address?

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on the following:

Viability

Is it possible for the project to be completed with the available funding and project period?

Wellbeing Impact

Does the project address community wellbeing (health, learning, economic opportunity, community, or place & planet)?

Equity & Inclusion

How does the project serve historically marginalized groups? Does it include diversity across age, race, and gender?

Community Impact

How will the project bring community together and serve a community need?

Continued Impact

How will the project continue to make an impact after the Microgrant period?

Guidelines

Applications must be complete & submitted by the deadline.
Individuals only (Non-profits, existing businesses & other entities are not eligible).

All funds granted must be used solely for the stated project.
No more than one Microgrant will be awarded to one project (funds cannot be pooled).
Funds cannot be used for religious or political activities (including political campaigns, rallies or fundraisers).
Projects must not alter or permanently affect any public or private space without expressed written consent of the owner of the space.
Project applicant is responsible for compliance with all IRS regulations.