Founded in 2020, the Community Fund for Carmel Valley (CFCV) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
The CFCV provides grants to organizations that benefit the communities of the Carmel Valley/Cachagua area which is defined as Highway One to Cahoon Grade.
Grants will be considered for projects and programs serving Carmel Valley and Cachagua communities.
Funding will be considered for the following types of requests:
The CFCV seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Carmel Valley and Cachagua communities. In 2024, priority is given to the following types of requests:
Special consideration will be given to grant applications addressing:
Preference is given to locally based organizations that have less access to other sources of support, and where a small grant can make a meaningful difference. Proposals selected for funding will demonstrate strong community support for the project or program and a viable plan for achieving results.
Read our Grant Guidelines for further details.
| Applications Available | June 2024 |
| Proposals Due | August 2, 2024 |
| Funded Proposals Announced | October 2024 |
Within 12 months of the grant date, recipients will be expected to provide a written evaluation.
| Organization | Purpose | Amount Awarded |
| Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County | Breast Cancer Support Program | $2,000 |
| Cachagua Fire Protection District | Equipment: wildland fire hose lamps | $4,000 |
| Carmel Valley Art Association | CVAA “Just for Kids” FREE Art Workshops | $1,000 |
| Carmel Valley Community Youth Center | Water safety instruction | $3,000 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | Pediatric Home Health and Palliative Care — Carmel Valley | $1,000 |
| Friends of Cachagua Children’s Center | Cachagua Summer Camp 2023 | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula | Home Delivered Meals Program in Carmel Valley | $2,000 |
| Monterey Bay Power Over Parkinson’s | Program Support | $2,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | Hastings Natural History Reservation: Science education for youth in Cachagua | $4,000 |
| Tularcitos PTO | In-school swim instruction for grades 3-5 | $1,500 |
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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courtesy of Chris Burnham
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