Organizational Development (OD) Grants support focused, strategic projects that strengthen a nonprofit’s ability to be resilient now and in the future.
Through a boost from an Organizational Development (OD) grant, Monterey County nonprofits can make progress on unique, non-recurring management or leadership situations. OD grants are reviewed by our Center for Nonprofit Excellence staff.
| Grant Amount | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| Application Deadlines | Year-round |
| Characteristics | Proposals meet eligibility requirements and
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| Application and Reporting |
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| Decision | Typically made within two months of receipt of a complete proposal. |
All organizations applying for a grant must be current on reporting obligations for past CFMC grants.
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.
Please review the application questions, then review how to apply for a grant. Search this Nonprofit Consultant Directory for support in finding a consultant for your project.
The final report is due within one year of receiving a grant, consisting of a narrative evaluation in which you report how the grant was used, the impact it had on your organization and/or community, what you have learned, and your next steps.
| Organization | Purpose | Amount Awarded |
| Alliance on Aging Inc. | Volunteer recruitment/engagement and organizational marketing | $7,500 |
| Carmel River Watershed Conservancy | Strategic Planning | $5,000 |
| Healing and Reconciliation Institute | Aligning organizational strategy with Indigenous peacemaking practices | $8,000 |
| Housing Resource Center of Monterey County | Board orientation manual and fund development trainings | $7,750 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | Kitchen Table Advisors program evaluation | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust | Facilitated board retreat and three-year strategic plan (2024-2026) | $8,000 |
| Monterey County Symphony Association | Professional development for board and staff | $10,000 |
| O’Neill Sea Odyssey | Identifying values and vision to increase Board diversity and capacity | $6,500 |
| ParkIT! | Strengthen Communications Infrastructure | $6,000 |
| Regeneration – Pajaro Valley Climate Action | Facilitated retreat to deepen stakeholder engagement amid growth | $5,600 |
| Sunset Cultural Center, Inc | Facilitated board/staff retreat to align with updated strategic goals | $3,000 |
| Valley Health Associates | Board development and executive coaching | $7,230 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Fund development plan and support for individual donor strategy | $5,000 |
Community Foundation for Monterey County
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2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
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945 South Main Street, Suite 207
Salinas, CA 93901
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