CFMC’s small Opportunity grants program addresses a wide spectrum of needs.
Applications are accepted year round for grants to support emerging organizations and ventures, urgent needs and other time-sensitive efforts where a small amount of money will make a difference. Opportunity grants typically range between $5,000 and $20,000.
| Grant Amount | $5,000 - $20,000 |
| Scope and Characteristics | • New projects or pilot programs to serve an important community need • Urgent or time-sensitive projects that need to be addressed before the next budget cycle • Ongoing program expenses |
| Application and Reporting | • A conversation with your program officer prior to submittal is highly encouraged • Simpler online application and reporting |
| Apply by February 28 | Receive a decision by the end of April |
| Apply by June 30 | Receive a decision by the end of August |
| Apply by October 31 | Receive a decision by the end of December |
Before submitting your application for a grant:
Applications are accepted year-round and funding decisions are generally made within eight weeks of submitting an application.
A final report is due before a new grant will be considered. The report consists of a brief narrative description of accomplishments and updates.
| Organization | Purpose | Amount Awarded |
| Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association | Expanded Education, Support Groups and Outreach | $13,000 |
| Artists Ink | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Center for Land-Based Learning | Monterey Bay FARMS Program | $15,000 |
| Cesar Chavez Futbol Academy | Youth Development, Mentorship, Academics, Leadership and Soccer | $10,000 |
| Community Bridges | North Monterey Cty Access to Adult Day Health Care (two-year grant) | $40,000 |
| Dentistry 4 Vets | Dental Care & Dental Hygiene for Veterans | $15,000 |
| Downtown Streets Team | Monterey County – Outreach and Engagement Initiative | $7,500 |
| Everyone’s Harvest | Operating support | $17,500 |
| Hope Horses & Kids | Equine Assisted Wellness and Learning | $20,000 |
| Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower | Resilience Skill-Building for Monterey County residents | $20,000 |
| Monterey Waterkeeper | Central Coast Water Leaders | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | Elevate Math Monterey County | $20,000 |
| The Equine Healing Collaborative | Equine Assisted Psychotherapy | $20,000 |
| UnChained | Canines Teaching Compassion program in Monterey County | $20,000 |
| Youth Arts Collective | After-school arts and mentorship program | $17,000 |
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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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