Headwaters Grant Fund

The Headwaters Competitive Grant Fund supports economic growth and job creation in Humboldt County, California, by funding projects aligned with the county’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Targeted industries include six business clusters and four major industries with strong growth potential. The program prioritizes projects that promote sustainable, well-paying jobs, enhance community quality of life, and protect the natural environment. The grant application window for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 opens on December 20, 2024, and closes on February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Awards are expected to be announced in June 2025. Applicants are required to use the official Competitive Grant Application Form, and a Letter of Intent is strongly encouraged for early eligibility feedback. Letters of Intent can be sent to headwaters@co.humboldt.ca.us for prompt review. The Headwaters Fund Board will review applications at a meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025. All applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed collectively after the application period ends. Applicants can find additional resources, templates, and information about the program on the Headwaters Grant Programs webpage. For inquiries regarding eligibility or future grant opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to email headwaters@co.humboldt.ca.us. The program aims to support projects that align with its mission of fostering economic resilience, sustainability, and community well-being in Humboldt County.