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 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 |
Bradley Union School District | Science Camp for Middle School | $ 2,800 |
City of Greenfield: Greenfield Community Science Workshop | Ciencia en Movimiento - Science Clinics in King City, San Lucas and San Ardo | $ 4,000 |
City of King Recreation Department | Swimming Lesson Program | $ 2,500 |
Future Citizens Foundation dba The First Tee of Monterey County | Expanding access of First Tee Programming in King City | $ 3,000 |
Girls Inc. of the Central Coast | After school substance abuse prevention for middle school girls | $ 3,000 |
King City Boxing Club | Providing positive activities for youth in King City | $ 2,500 |
O'Neill Sea Odyssey | A hands-on ocean stewardship and educational experience for King City students | $ 5,000 |
San Lucas Union Elementary School District | Hands On Science | $ 4,200 |
Sun Street Centers | Supplies for the Darlene Acosta Youth Center | $ 3,000 |
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Community Foundation for Monterey County
Monterey Office
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
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945 South Main Street, Suite 207
Salinas, CA 93901
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