The city of Malibu is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 General Fund Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving local residents.
Applications are due by 5:30 p.m. March 31.
The grant program supports services including assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, arts and cultural programming, youth and after-school activities, environmental protection efforts, public safety initiatives and other community-focused programs.
"Malibu's nonprofit organizations are essential partners in serving and building our community, addressing needs that range from environmental protection and animal welfare, to the arts, services for seniors and youth, public safety, and much more," Mayor Bruce Silverstein said. "The General Fund Grant Program is an important way that the City can invest in the grassroots organizations that directly support our residents and our community."
Grant funding can help organizations sustain operations, expand programs and reach more residents with services tailored to local needs.
This year's application process uses a single consolidated online form rather than a PDF. Financial reporting requirements have been streamlined to reduce administrative burden for applicants.
The City Council's Administration and Finance Subcommittee will review applications in May. Final grant awards will be considered during budget adoption in June, with funds expected to be released in July.
Applications are available at https://tinyurl.com/MalibuGeneralFundGrants2026.
For more information, including the list of last year's grant recipients, visit www.MalibuCity.org/GeneralFundGrants.
Edited by SMDP Staff