GRANT FUND - FOR APPLICANTS

Application PDF MS Word
Application Instructions PDF MS Word

Applicants should contact the Headwaters Fund Coordinator with any questions prior to submitting a proposal.

Informal workshops about preparing an application are held for those interested in applying to the Grant Fund. Check this website or sign up to be on the mailing list to receive details about future workshops. For answers to frequently asked questions, go to FAQ's.

Funding Eligibility

Non-profits and government agencies located in Humboldt County are eligible to apply. All projects must benefit the residents of Humboldt County.

Private businesses cannot receive grants directly but can partner with a non-profit or government agency. The Headwaters Fund staff can provide advice to potential applicants on project development options with an appropriate partner. If you are a representative of a private business and have a project idea that benefits a group of businesses in a base industry, contact the Headwaters Fund staff for more information.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted both by hard copy and by email. Mail or drop-off applications to the Headwaters Fund Coordinator, 520 E Street, Eureka, CA 95501.

Applications will be submitted to the Headwaters Fund Board (HFB) to review. The HFB will review the applications and determine recommended award amounts. Successful proposals may receive funding recommendations below requested levels. Before final decisions are made, HFB may ask for an oral presentation of the project or ask staff to follow up with specific project questions. HFB recommends a slate of projects to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors makes the final determination on all grant fund awards. All applicants will be notified of the result of their application in writing. In a typical grant round, it can take up to 4 months from grant submission to award determination.

For further information, updates, and clarification, please contact Dawn Elsbree, Headwaters Fund Coordinator at delsbree@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 476-4805.

Thank you for your interest in the Grant Fund and the economic development efforts in Humboldt County.