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

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:

1. Review the Opportunity Grant Guidelines and application
2. 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.

How to Apply

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.

Online Grants Manager

Recent Grants