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 2025 |
Proposals Due | August 1, 2025 |
Funded Proposals Announced | October 2025 |
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 Assistance Grant Program | $2,000 |
Cachagua Fire Protection District | Medical Education Program | $3,500 |
Carmel Valley Community Youth Center | Water Safety Instruction | $4,000 |
Friends of Cachagua Children's Center | Extracurricular Activities | $4,000 |
Hidden Valley Music Seminars | Theatre Roof Replacement Project | $4,000 |
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula | Meals for Carmel Valley Residents | $2,000 |
Monterey Bay Power Over Parkinson’s | Operating Support | $2,000 |
Robles Firewise Group | Educating our Community on Fire Dangers and Preparedness | $2,000 |
The Regents of the University of California | Hasting Reservation: Science Education for Youth in Cachagua | $4,000 |
Tularcitos PTO | In-school Swim Instruction for Grades 3-5 | $2,000 |
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Monterey, CA 93940
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