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Northern Monterey County Foundation

Founded in 2016, the Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

Each year, the NMCF Advisory Board determines where its available grant dollars can be placed for greatest impact on their communities’ highest priority needs. The Advisory Board, made up of community volunteers, will carefully review applications and award grants based on the published criteria.

2026 Application Due: August 7, 2026 by 11:59 PM or earlier

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Eligibility

Grants will only be considered for projects and programs serving the Northern Monterey County communities of Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, or Santa Rita.

  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  •  Public programs, such as school activities and programs not included in normal curricula, parks, public health, etc.
  •  Organizations and collaboratives that are not legally incorporated—for these, CFMC requires an agreement with a “Fiscal Sponsor” defined as a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization accountable for financial management of the grant
  • Faith-based sponsored activities with benefits to the entire community (e.g., a food pantry)
  • Organizations may only submit one application. However, if an organization serves as a fiscal sponsor for a collaborative or unincorporated group, it may also apply for a grant to benefit its organization

Guidelines and Application

The NMCF seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Northern Monterey County communities. Funding will be considered for the following types of requests:

  • Health and Human Services: Programs that assist individuals (all ages) and families, with basic living needs, efforts that improve health outcomes and emotional well-being
  • Children and Youth: Out-of-school (preK-12) academic support, youth development and enrichment programs and youth-led programs that increase skills

Read our Grant Guidelines for further details.

2026 NMCF Grant Guidelines

Important Dates

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Evaluation

Within 12 months of the grant date, recipients will be expected to provide a written evaluation.

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