Founded in 2014, the Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
The SMCF provides grants to organizations that benefit the communities of Southern Monterey County, which in this case is defined as King City and all points south, excluding the coastal region.
Grants will be considered for projects and programs serving Southern Monterey County communities. The SMCF considers Southern Monterey County to include King City and all points south, excluding the coastal region.
2024 GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES:
The SMCF seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Southern Monterey County communities. Funding will be considered for the following types of requests:
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 |
| City of Greenfield: Greenfield Community Science Workshop | ScienceMobile – Science Clinics in San Lucas and San Ardo | $2,000 |
| City of King Recreation Department | 2024 King City Recreation Department Free Swimming Lesson Program | $2,500 |
| Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast | After school prevention program for girls on the impacts of drug, alcohol and tobacco use. | $2,000 |
| King City Boxing Club | Providing Positive Activities for Youth in King City | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley | SOCOS-SOuth COunty Seniors Socials | $2,000 |
| O’Neill Sea Odyssey | Ocean Stewardship and Education for King City students | $3,600 |
| Read to Me Project | Home based early literacy and reading development program. | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Elementary School | 6th Grade Science Camp Tuition | $2,000 |
| San Lucas Union Elementary School District | Hands on Environmental Education | $3,460 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies dba Kinship Center | King City Clinic in Support of South County Youth | $2,000 |
| Sol Treasures | Out of school and in school Social Media Empowerment through Art Classes. | $2,000 |
| Spay Neuter Imperative Project California (SNIP) | Low-Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics in King City | $3,600 |
| Special Kids Connect | King City Spring Carnival Resource Fair for Special Needs Families | $2,000 |
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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