Who

Anyone with a project, program, dream or need in Mono Basin communities that meets with the program’s goal and the Foundation’s mission.

What

The Community Investment Program seeks to invest up to $10,000 per cycle into projects with goals to inspire respectful coexistence with nature, place and one another through meaningful connection, new perspectives, deeper skills and greater understanding.

Successful proposals will not only meet the program goal described above, but fulfill at least one of the Foundation’s six program outcomes. Check out our past projects to see what we’ve done in the last few years.

Where

Proposed investments must happen within the hydrogolic Mono Basin - the land draining into Mono Lake, including Lee Vining, June Lake, and Mono City’s communities. Projects on partnership (County & Public) lands may also be funded with appropriate agreements.

How

• First, take time to complete the intake quiz to see if your proposed project meets the Foundation’s goals (This intake quiz is also available in Spanish here), and if it is doable through this program. You may also send an email to contact us.

• Second, if you‘re invited to continue, we will set up a time to chat to help us understand your project’s goals, how you plan to get it done, who your partners are, and how we can work together. A formal application form will then be provided, and DeChambeau Creek Foundation staff will work with you through this process.

• Third, submit your application for review by the Foundation Board. If your project is successfully chosen for investment for a funding cycle, we will let you know and work with you to make it happen.

  If your project is not chosen, we may invite you back to apply during another round of funding or suggest other ways you can pursue your project.

Why

By working together and sharing resources we build meaningful connections with our place and one another that create a thriving and resilient community.