Opportunity
CFMC’s small Opportunity grants program address a wide spectrum of needs.
Applications are accepted year round for grants to support emerging organizations and ventures, urgent needs and other time-sensitive efforts where a small amount of money will make a difference. Opportunity grants typically range between $5,000 and $20,000.
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Opportunity At a Glance
Grant Amount | $5,000 – $20,000 |
Scope and Characteristics |
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Application and Reporting |
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Apply by 29-Feb 30-Jun 31-Oct |
Receive a Decision by the end of April the end of August the end of December |
Eligibility
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, fiscally-sponsored organizations, and occasionally, other unincorporated public benefit organizations serving Monterey County residents.
- Fiscal sponsors may submit applications for more than one sponsored group, as well as applications for their own organization.
- Organizations may receive a Community Impact or an Opportunity grant in the same calendar year
- Please contact us if your organization has not yet received its nonprofit status and plans to apply in conjunction with a fiscal sponsor.
Guidelines and Application
Before submitting your application for a grant:
- Review the Opportunity Grant Guidelines and application
- Review the list below of recent grants
Applications are accepted year-round and funding decisions are generally made within eight weeks of submitting an application.
Evaluation
A final report is due before a new grant will be considered. The report consists of a brief narrative description of accomplishments and updates.
Recent Grants
Organization | Purpose | Amount Awarded |
Black Leaders And Allies Collaborative | Eurocentric Cultural Reflectionism Program for Monterey County residents | $5,000 |
People’s Oral History Project | Preservation of activism history in Monterey County | $4,900 |
Wonder Wood Ranch | TAILS Training Program for Trauma-Impacted Youth | $5,000 |