Southern Monterey County Foundation Grants
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.
Eligibility
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.
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Public programs (schools, parks, public health, etc.)
- Church-sponsored activities with benefit beyond their own membership
- 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.
- Organization may only submit one application. However, if an organization is serving as a fiscal sponsor for a collaborative or unincorporated group, they can also apply for a grant to benefit their organization.
Guidelines and Application
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. In 2020, priority is given to the following types of requests:
- Specific projects or one-time costs that will result in measurable impact on an identified community need
- To establish or expand community programs that address a high-priority community issue or need
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.
Dates
| Applications Available | June 2024 |
| Proposals Due | August 2, 2024 |
| Funded Proposals Announced | October 2024 |
Evaluation
Within 11 months of the grant date, recipients will be expected to provide a written evaluation.
Recent Grants
Recent Grants
| 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 |
