Special Purpose Grants

Field of Interest Funds

To support K-12 public school teachers of merit and commitment in Monterey County and enable schools to attract and retain gifted and talented educators.

To support programs and services for homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, especially those offering emergency or transitional housing.

To improve the quality of life for Latino residents of Monterey County.

To improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community in Monterey County.

To increase recreational, environmental and educational access to the Park District’s parks and reserves.

To provide reimbursement to organizations which supply blood and blood products to people who can’t afford them and for other related activities.

To support research for the cause of and cure for breast cancer.

Regional Funds

The CFCV provides grants to organizations that benefit the communities of the Carmel Valley/Cachagua area which is defined as Highway One to Cahoon Grade.

To support nonprofit organizations that provide important community resources and services in the Northern Monterey County communities of Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks or Santa Rita.

To support nonprofit organizations that provide important community resources and services in Southern Monterey County communities (King City and south).

Important community resources and services in Big Sur, from Mal Paso Creek south to the County line.