DMF Grants Information

The Del Mar Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to promoting civic pride and community cohesiveness, acquiring and preserving open space, improving beaches and parklands, raising and granting funds, and sponsoring diverse cultural programs and community events in Del Mar.

The Del Mar Foundation has a grant budget to support organizations and projects/activities that further these objectives. Some examples of previously funded grants are shown on this page. More can be seen on the main Grants website page. DMF gives preference to projects, activities, and direct provision of services to, for and within the Del Mar community that fit within and furthers its mission.

The Grants Committee accepts grant applications throughout the year. An applicant may apply as often as needed. The Grants Committee meets monthly to review recent grant applications. If approved by the Committee, the grant will be reviewed at the next Board of Directors meeting. Upon the decision by the Board, the Grant Committee will notify applicants of the Board’s funding decision.

Apply for DMF Grant

To apply for a DMF grant:

  1. Download and complete the form below;
  2. Once completed, make sure to save it as a new file on your computer to avoid losing your answers to the questions;
  3. E-mail the newly saved file, together with all requested documents and information listed in the application form (and below), to grants@delmarfoundation.org.
DMF Grant Application

In addition to answering to all the questions in the Grant Application, please be sure to provide the following information in one or more attachments when submitting your application:

  1. A description of your project/program and what you hope to accomplish;
  2. A timeline for your project program;
  3. A projected budget for your project/program;
  4. An explanation of how the expenditure of funds awarded by the Del Mar Foundation will be documented;
  5. A description of how you will evaluate the results of your project/program;
  6. A description of how you will recognize the Del Mar Foundation grant within your project?
  7. A description of your organization, a list of Board members, and a list of project/program participants to the extent known;
  8. A resolution or other authorization of your organization supporting the submission of your grant application to the Del Mar Foundation;
  9. Evidence of tax exempt and/or non-profit status;
  10. Evidence of approval by the City of Del Mar or other government organizations if required for the implementation of your project/program.