Grants & Programs
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Communities Advancing the Arts General Endowment Grants
Grants from Donor Advised Funds The Doud Fund
Fund for the Arts Literacy Campaign for Monterey County
Neighborhood Grants Program Non-point Source Pollution Grants Program
Grants from Restricted Purpose Funds Scholarship Programs
Robert & Virginia Stanton Endowment Fund Technical Assistance Grants
Welcome Grant Seekers
Many of you already know us, and, for those of you who don't, we're happy to be of assistance in making your grant application process as easy as possible. We are committed to strengthening the infrastructure of the nonprofit sector in Monterey County. We also help form and support a wide variety of neighborhood groups that improve the quality of life at a grassroots level.
Grant seekers mainly know the Community Foundation through our competitive grants, which we are able to make through funds from our General Endowment. We also make Technical Assistance grants and Neighborhood Grants. Information on how to apply for each type of grant can be accessed from the links below.
The Community Foundation offers numerous services for both nonprofit organizations and local neighborhood groups within Monterey County.
Please review the appropriate guidelines before submitting your application. Note that if you have already received a grant from the Community Foundation, you must complete and submit the evaluation form before your organization is eligible to apply again.
Questions? Email Us! Or phone our Monterey office (831) 375-9712 and ask to speak with our Grants Administrator or our Director of Grants.
COMMUNITIES ADVANCING THE ARTS
Information regarding this program will be posted here soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Vice-President of Community Engagement, Julie Kenny Drezner, julied@cfmco.org or (831) 375-9712 x112.
THE DOUD FUND FOR HISTORIC PRSERVATION IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY
Grants from the Doud Fund are available for preservation of art, history, architecture, and culture within the City of Monterey.
Doud Fund applicants should relate the projects or programs for which they are requesting funding to the Community Foundation's Historic Preservation Grant Guidelines.
The application process changed considerably in 2008, and involves submission of a required Pre-Application Form that may result in an invitation to make a presentation to the Committee. The deadline for Pre-applications is April 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at grants@cfmco.org. Full applications using the Common Grant Application Form and Impact Plan will be due on July 15, 2010, for those invited to apply following a successful presentation of their projects to the Committee.
Please contact the Community Foundation to discuss your proposal before submitting an application: Director of Grants and Donor Advisor Services, (831) 375-9712 x111.
ROBERT AND VIRGINIA STANTON ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund is open to proposals from agencies and programs of special interest to Virginia and Robert Stanton. These include:
- The Stanton History Center and the Allen Knight Maritime Museum
- The repair and maintenance of public buildings designed by Robert Stanton, especially the King City High School Auditorium and the Monterey County Court House in Salinas
- The Monterey County Symphony Association
- The Monterey Museum of Art
- The Carmel Chapter of the American Red Cross
- The Salvation Army - Monterey Peninsula Corps
- The Monterey History and Art Association
The Fund may also consider proposals from similar organizations in Monterey County. The committee generally gives priority to one-time special or capital projects, rather than funding on-going operating support. The next annual application deadline is July 15, 2010.
If you have questions or wish to discuss your proposal before submitting an application using the Common Grant Application Form and Impact Plan, please contact the Director of Grants and Donor Advisor Services, or 831. 375.-9712, x111.
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GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Grants are made from Donor Advised Funds at the Community Foundation based upon donor recommendations.
Individuals named as advisors on Donor Advised Funds make recommendations based on their knowledge of non-profit organizations and the services they provide. The Community Foundation encourages Donor Advisors to become familiar with a wide variety of organizations in their areas of interest and programs operating within Monterey County.
There is no application or proposal process for Donor Advised Funds. However, organizations are welcome to send the Community Foundation a copy of their current newsletter or a brief, one-page description of their programs and needs to the
Director of Grants and Donor Advisor Services, or 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940.
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FUND FOR THE ARTS
The Fund for the Arts, established in 1991, has a multi-faceted Mission:
- To build a permanent endowment to provide long-term, ongoing support to a variety of arts agencies in Monterey County
- To supplement the grants made in the Arts by CFMC's General Endowment
- To highlight the cultural and economic contributions of the performing and visual arts to the quality of life in both developed and rural areas of Monterey County, and
- To create a flexible, future oriented fund that will grow through gifts and by will and bequest from donors with broad interests in the Arts.
- To support activities that will have a substantial or long-term impact on programing, fundraising, or audience development at the beneficiary organizations.
- The Arts Council for Monterey County for their re-granting program for small and emerging arts agencies
- The Monterey Museum of Art
- The Monterey County Symphony
- The Carmel Bach Festival
- The Carmel Music Society
- Youth Music Monterey
- Pacific Repertory Theater
- The Western Stage
- In years when the Fund's appreciation is sufficient to support grantmaking activities, designated agencies will receive notification of that year's grant amount and application instructions early in the Spring.
- Information regarding 2010 Fund for the Arts grants will be available after November 1, 2009 by contacting the Director of Grants and Donor Advisor Services, or (831) 375-9712 x111.
Each year, the Community Foundation for Monterey County, through its staff and Board of Directors, operates several grant programs that are open to application from nonprofit, public benefit organizations (with 501(c)(3) status) operating in Monterey County.
The largest grant program is supported through the Foundation’s General Endowment Fund as well as numerous other unrestricted and restricted purpose funds. The competitive process involves submission of a required Pre-Application Form that may result in an invitation to submit a full proposal.
If you are interested in applying for a grant from the General Endowment, please review the guidelines (see below) for information regarding qualifications, timelines, and current Community Foundation funding priorities.
2010 General Endowment Grant Guidelines
2010 Pre-Application Form-Submit no later than November 2, 2009 to be considered for General Endowment funding in 2010
Impact Plan
Evaluation Form - for grants awarded in 2006 or before
Impact Report - for grants awarded in 2007 and later
Recent General Endowment Grants
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Grants and Donor Advisor Services at 831. 375.9712, x111.
GRANTS FROM RESTRICTED PURPOSE FUNDS
Restricted Purpose Funds make grants to non-profit organizations for purposes that were specified at the time a Fund was created. They are not open to grant applications from non-profit organizations or individuals.
Check List of Funds for a complete list of current Restricted Purpose Funds.
The Community Foundation encourages donors and/or agencies to consider establishing Restricted Purpose Funds. Please contact the Community Foundation to learn more.
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LITERACY CAMPAIGN FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Summary of Literacy Initiative (PDF)
Media Release - January 17, 2007 (PDF)
Salinas Californian Editorial - January 19, 2007 (PDF)
Monterey Herald Sam Farr Commentary - June 24, 2007 (PDF)
Salinas Californian Article Literacy Week-August 31, 2007 (PDF)
Salinas Californian Article Volunteers - September 7, 2007 (PDF)
Monterey Herald Article - September 8 , 2007 (PDF)
Monterey County Weekly Article Workplace- November 21 , 2007 (PDF)
Salinas Californian Article Literacy Week-September 9, 2008 (PDF)
In 2005 and 2006, the Community Foundation studied the status of literacy among people of all ages in Monterey County by researching published reports and talking to residents, literacy experts, literacy educators, and employers. The Foundation observed that too many people between the ages of 18 to 35 years have low literacy skills. This fact is holding back progress for these individuals, their families, their communities, and our county. These years, 18 to 35, embrace the important period of young adulthood when people choose careers and become self supporting, usually through employment in a workplace. Many people also become parents during these years and gain the added responsibility of helping children become literate and successful members of the community.
Analysis of Literacy in Monterey County (PDF)
Summary of Audience Research 2006 (PDF)
What Employers Want (PDF)
Knowing that it cannot be expert in all things and needs the wisdom and commitments of others to serve the community well, the Community Foundation and its growing list of partners invite everyone to be part of the countywide, multi-year, multi-million dollar Literacy Campaign for Monterey County. In March 2006, the Community Foundation convened the Steering Committee for the Campaign. The Committee will guide a five-year effort to measurably improve literacy among young adults. By giving people ages 18 to 35 years the opportunities to improve their literacy, we place in their hands the power to open doors of opportunity. Beyond those doors they can find fulfillment for themselves and their families.
Continuum of Literacy Services 2005-2006 (PDF)
Best Practices for Adult Literacy (PDF)
Adult Literacy Baseline Data 2006 (PDF)
In June 2006, local nonprofit and public agencies joined with the foundations and Steering Committee in the ongoing collaborative process of shaping the goals, objectives, funding process, activities, and evaluation of the 2006-2010 Literacy Campaign. The application materials below are designed to help agencies think about, focus, and communicate answers to a series of questions and other information that will help the foundations decide which activities to fund during each year of the Campaign.
Grant Application Forms - Organizations interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to attend a Literacy Network meeting,
http://literacycampaignmc.wiki.zoho.com/
2009 grant application forms will be available by the end of May.
2009 Literacy Campaign Grant Pre-application Form and Guidelines (MS Word)
2008 Literacy Campaign Grant Application Form (MS Word)
2008 Literacy Campaign Budget Form (MS Excel)
2008 Literacy Campaign Evaluation Plan (MS Excel)
Professional Development Application Forms
2009 Professional Development Reimbursement Guidelines (MS Word)
2009 Professional Development Reimbursement Application Form (MS Word)
If you have any questions regarding the Literacy Campaign, please contact the Program Officer at (831) 375-9712.
NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS PROGRAM (NGP)
The Neighborhood Grants Program is one of the most popular and successful programs at the Community Foundation. Small grants and workshops are provided to help neighborhood groups throughout Monterey County. Started in 1997 with a grant from the Packard Foundation, the Neighborhood Grants Program is now fully integrated into the ongoing operations of the Community Foundation. Since 2006, contracts with First 5 Monterey County have significantly increased funds available for grants and technical assistance to groups serving young families.
Our upcoming grant deadline is Friday, March 5, 2010 before 5:00 pm. The application will be available by January 19, 2010 in Microsoft Word and pdf. For a free copy of Adobe Reader, please use the following link http://www.adobe.com/downloads/
Use the following link to download a copy of the 2010 Neighborhood Grants Program Guidelines and Application:
2010 Neighborhood Grants Program Guidelines
2010 Neighborhood Grants program Application
Interested community members are encouraged, but not required, to attend an information session about the Neighborhood Grants Program. Click here for information session dates.
For more information, please contact the Neighborhood Grants Staff at (831) 754-5880 or contact us via internet at NGP@cfmco.org.
GRANTEES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Groups who receive a Neighborhood Grant are required to submit a mid-year and a final report to the Neighborhood Grants Program. In general, the mid-year report is due six months after the Applicant Awards Ceremony and the final report is due no later than six months after the Mid-Year Report.
REPORTING FORMS FOR 2009 GRANTEES
Mid-Year Reflection Report (due on Friday, February 19, 2010)
Mid-Year Expenditure Report (due on Friday, February 19, 2010)
Mid-Year Participant List (due on Friday, February 19, 2010)
Final Reflection Report (due on Friday, August 20, 2010)
Final Expenditure Report (due on Friday, August 20, 2010)
Final Participant List (due on Friday, August 20, 2010)
PROGRAMA DE BECAS PARA VECINDARIOS (PBV)
El Programa de Becas Para Vecindarios es uno de los programas más populares y exitosos de la Fundación Comunitaria. Se provee becas y Se provee becas y talleres para ayudar a grupos de vecindarios o comunitarios en todo el condado de Monterey. Comenzado en 1997 con una beca de la fundación de Packard, el Programa de Becas para Vecindarios está completamente integrado como uno de los programas de la Fundación Comunitaria.
La aplicación para el ano 2010 estará disponible el 19 de enero de 2010 en los siguientes programas (Microsoft Word y Adobe .pdf). Para descargar una copia de la programa Adobe Reader, visite http://www.adobe.com/downloads/
Utilice el siguiente enlace para descarga una copia del 2010 Programs de Becas para Vecindarios Guías y Aplicación:
2010 Programa de Becas para Vecindarios Guías
2010 Programa de Becas para Vecindarios Aplicación
Miembros de la comunidad interesados son invitados, pero no requeridos, a participar en una sesión informativa. Para las fechas de las sesiones informativas oprima aquí.
Para más información, comuníquese con el personal del Programa de Becas para Vecindarios al (831) 754-5880 o comunicarse vía el internet a PBV@cfmco.org.
REPORTES (FORMAS) PARA GRUPOS BECADOS EN 2009
Grupos que han recibido una beca de la Programa de Becas para Vecindarios son requieren a someter un reporte intermedio y final a la programa. Generalmente, el reporte intermedio será debido seis meses después de la Ceremonia de Grupos Becados y el reporte final es no mas delante de seis meses debidos después del reporte intermedio.
Reporte de Reflexión Intermedio (el plazo de entrega es el viernes 19 de febrero 2010)
Reporte de Gastos Intermedio (el plazo de entrega es el viernes 19 de febrero 2010)
Reporte de Participantes Intermedio (el plazo de entrega es el viernes 19 de febrero 2010)
Reporte de Reflexión Final (el plazo de entrega es el viernes 20 de agosto 2010)
Reporte de Gastos Final (el plazo de entrega es el viernes 20 de agosto 2010)
Reporte de Participantes Final (el plazo de entrega es el viernes 20 de agosto 2010)
NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION GRANTS PROGRAM
The Non-point Source Pollution (NSP) Grants Program is a PG&E Special Environmental Project (SEP) of the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board of the California Environmental Protection Agency.
The NSP Grants Program consists of two funds: The Non-point Source Pollution Projects Fund, which seeks applications from capable organizations wishing to develop and implement projects to reduce runoff of sediment, fertilizer, nutrients, pesticides, herbicides, and other pollutants from commercial agriculture and other activities into Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing Harbor, and tributary watersheds, including the lower Salinas River, Moro Cojo Slough, Reclamation Canal, and Tembladero Slough; and The Non-point Source Pollution Monitoring Fund, which seeks applications from capable organizations wishing to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of activities funded by the NSP Projects Fund and other non-point source pollution abatement activities in Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing Harbor, and their tributary watersheds, including the lower Salinas River, Moro Cojo Slough, Reclamation Canal, and Tembladero Slough.
THIS FINAL SCHEDULED GRANT CYCLE for these funds was completed in 2006. If you have any questions regarding these funds or possible future grant cycles, please contact the Program Officer at (831) 375-9712.
Non-point Source Pollution Projects Fund Documents:
Non-point Source Pollution Monitoring Fund Documents:
Recent Grants - Monitoring Fund
Scholarship Funds at the Community Foundation are administered through local schools and committees. They benefit students from eighth grade through the graduate and professional levels. Scholarships may be established with $10,000 or more and are considered endowment (permanent) funds. Many are created and named as a memorial.
Individual awards range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per scholarship. Students apply to their schools and professional associations. Committees from these institutions choose the winners based on criteria defined by the donors at the creation of the Fund. The most common criterion is financial need.
The Community Foundation provides relatively small Technical Assistance Grants to non-profit agencies and neighborhood or community-based organizations to help fund efforts to build their organization’s internal capacity. Requests for up to $4,000 may be made once per calendar year. Private businesses or individuals are not eligible.
Non-profit agencies that apply for and/or receive a Technical Assistance Grant may also request a larger grant through the Community Foundation's General Endowment Grants program in the same year.
Normally, however, agencies do not receive Technical Assistance Grants for workshops that the Community Foundation provides through its Management Assistance Program.
For More Information About Technical Assistance Grants
If you have additional questions, please contact the Management Assistance Program Officer at (831) 375-9712 x124.
Please e-mail completed applications or Evaluation forms to grants@cfmco.org .
