We offer a broad range of grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations serving Monterey County residents.
These programs support diverse areas including health and human services, education, community development, arts and culture, heritage, economic development, the environment and more. Grants are made possible thanks to the many generous donors who have partnered with us to create charitable funds in their lifetime or through their estates.
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due by 5:00 p.m. or earlier | Award Date |
| Impact | Children & Youth Development, Health & Human Services, Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation, Community Development, and Environment | $10,000-$50,000 | March 21, 2025 | End of June |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Board Empowerment Program | Support to make meaningful changes in board structure, policy or practices for a more effective, empowered board of directors. Includes: Unrestricted operating grant to support the organization's participation (team of Executive Director & Board Chair), 9 months of focused guidance and coaching with Dr. Lydia Hughes-Evans of Pure Momentum Consulting, 3 cohort convenings (in person) | $5,000 | Friday, January 24, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. or earlier | Early February 2025 |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due by 5:00 p.m. or earlier | Award Date |
| Big Sur Fund in Memory of Weston Call | Important community resources and services in Big Sur, defined in this case as Mal Paso Creek south to the County line | $1,000-$5,000 | August 1, 2025 | October |
| Community Fund for Carmel Valley | Important community resources and services in Carmel Valley and Cachagua communities (Highway One to Cahoon Grade) | Maximum request $4,000 | August 1, 2025 | October |
| Northern Monterey County Foundation | Important community resources and services in Northern Monterey County communities (Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks or Santa Rita.) | $3,000-$5,000 | August 1, 2025 | October |
| Southern Monterey County Foundation | Important community resources and services in Southern Monterey County communities (King City and south). | Maximum request $5,000 | August 1, 2025 | October |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due by 5:00 p.m. or earlier | Award Date |
| Jean P. Fitton Fund | Programs and activities that support the professional development and enrichment of K-12 public school teachers | $5,000-$25,000 | October 3, 2025 | December |
| Fund for Homeless Women | Programs and services for homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, especially emergency or transitional housing. | $2,000-$50,000 | October 3, 2025 | December |
| Out Reach Fund | Efforts to improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community in Monterey County | $1,000-$5,000 | October 3, 2025 | December |
| Siembra Latinos Fund | Projects or Programs serving Monterey County residents, predominantly Latino residents. | $2,500-$5,000 | August 1, 2025 | October |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Pajaro Community Grants | Community projects, which increase the ability of the Pajaro community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and natural disasters. | $10,000-$100,000 | Friday October 18, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. or earlier | Late December |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Small (Opportunity) | New/expanded services and efforts focused on one population | $5,000-$20,000 | by October 31 | Year-Round |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Organizational Development | One-time support for focused, strategic capacity building projects. | $5,000-$10,000 | Year-Round | Year-Round |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| MPRPD Transportation Grant | Increase recreational, environmental and educational access to the Park District’s parks and reserves | $500-$10,000 | Ongoing | Within 2 months |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Neighborhood Grants Program | Small grants and support to neighborhood groups that are helping residents to make a better life for their families and neighbors. | $3,000-$5,000 | Year-Round | Year-Round |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment | Priority given to one-time special or capital projects by selected arts and human services agencies. | $5,000-$50,000 | July 11, 2025 | Early November |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Supporting Our Neighbors | Assisting nonprofit organizations providing support for individuals and families facing urgent needs due to immigration and policy-related concerns. | $10,000-$30,000 | Invited grant applications only | As Needed |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Thrive | To reduce barriers in four strategic areas: Housing Stability, Educational Attainment, Workforce Development and Mental Health support. | $25,000-$50,000 | July 31, 2025 | end of September |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Tri-Counties Blood Bank Fund | Reimbursement to organizations that supply blood products to people who can’t afford them, and related activities. | $3,000-$10,000 | October 3, 2025 | December |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research | Nonprofit organizations conducting scientific research for the cause of and cure for breast cancer | $50,000/year for multi-year | October 3, 2025 | December |
| Program | Description | Range | Applications Due | Award Date |
| Women’s Fund | Initiative funding to advance economic security for women and invest in the future of girls. | Varies | Invited grant applications only | As Needed |
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Monterey Office
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Salinas Office
945 South Main Street, Suite 207
Salinas, CA 93901
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