The following is a list of eligible organizations:

• Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities.
• Local government agencies.
• Title 1 schools.

Organizations based outside of the county may receive a grant as long as proposed projects can show a direct impact to the county.

Yes, past and current grantees are eligible to receive a community grant.

Our grants program will support game-changing work across all program areas, and we especially encourage initiatives that support:

• Youth Enrichment/Education
• Community Health
• Domestic Violence
• Arts
• Economic Advancement
• Legal Aid
• Park Access & Sustainability

Successful applicants will demonstrate community need and yield tangible and visible results.

Proposed projects must be aligned with the organization’s current mission and overall goals, and culminate into something visible and tangible in the community.

Program activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Program development and expansion
• Capacity-building and innovation
• Technology and equipment, where the grant funds the entire purchase price
• Public education and outreach
• One-time start-up costs required for the program
• Programmatic events such as workshops (fundraising events are not eligible)
• Small-scale capital improvements where the grant funds the entire capital cost

The grants program will not fund:

• Political causes, organizations, candidates or campaigns; Activities influencing legislation and/or elections (501(c)4)
• Sponsorship for events, travel, competitions, sports teams, athletic tournaments or conferences
• Religious organizations, unless proposed project has a secular purpose and no religious content, benefits the greater community without regard to religious affiliation
• Individuals, scholarships, or tuition assistance
• Endowments/memorials
• Capital campaigns
• Litigation
• Deficits or debt reduction
• Organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.
• Fundraising events

We do not provide general support through our Landmark Vineyards Community Grants, instead we focus on tangible programs or projects that can demonstrate measurable outcomes within the grant cycle.

Landmark Vineyards Community grants range from $1,000 - $25,000.

Site visits are our preferred way of supporting you in your programs. One site visit per year is ideal and we ask that you coordinate these visits with the Community Grants team.