At its October 15, 2025 meeting, the Malibu City Council approved and awarded General Fund grants to two nonprofit organizations that play vital roles in supporting local education and community emergency preparedness. The City awarded $315,000 to the Malibu Education Foundation and $100,000 to the Community Brigade as part of the Fiscal Year 2025–26 General Fund Grant Program.
“Our nonprofit partners reflect the passion of Malibu’s residents for contributing to and taking care of each other and our community, and are essential to Malibu’s strength and resilience,” said Mayor Bruce Silverstein. “By awarding these grants, the City Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of our residents and help keep Malibu a safer, connected, caring community.”
The grants are an important part of the City’s ongoing commitment to investing in programs that directly benefit residents, strengthen community partnerships, and enhance long-term resilience, safety, and quality of life in Malibu.
The Malibu Education Foundation (MEF) received $315,000 to support its mission of strengthening public education for Malibu students. MEF provides critical funding for instructional support, academic intervention, arts education, athletics, and other programs that enhance learning opportunities and help ensure student success across Malibu schools. For more information, visit www.malibueducationfoundation.org.
The Community Brigade was awarded $100,000 to support disaster preparedness and community resilience efforts in Malibu neighborhoods. The organization trains local volunteers in emergency readiness, wildfire preparedness, home hardening, and neighborhood coordination, helping residents better prepare for and respond to emergencies. For more information, visit www.communitybrigade.org.
The City of Malibu’s General Fund Grant Program provides annual financial support to nonprofit organizations whose programs deliver direct benefits to Malibu residents. Grant applications undergo evaluation by the Administration and Finance Subcommittee, and final approval by the City Council as part of the City’s fiscal planning process.
For more information about the City of Malibu’s General Fund Grant Program, visit http://www.malibucity.org/generalfund.