Community Fund for Carmel Valley Grants

Founded in 2020, the Community Fund for Carmel Valley (CFCV) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

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.

2024 Application Deadline: 8/2/2024 at 5:00 PM

Eligibility

Grants will be considered for projects and programs serving Carmel Valley and Cachagua communities.

• 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.

Funding will be considered for the following types of requests:

• Program Support: for the expansion or refinement of existing programs, as well as new programs that show the promise of impact and sustainability
• Operating Support: unrestricted grants to organizations
• Capital Support: for cost associated with buildings and/or facilities
• Organizational Development: to strengthen or enhance the internal capacity and infrastructure of organizations that have a proven track record of community benefit in the Carmel Valley area

Guidelines and Application

The CFCV seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Carmel Valley and Cachagua communities. In 2024, priority is given to the following types of requests:

• Community Development: Build community, improve infrastructure, and meet local needs
• Youth & Seniors: Expand youth and/or senior programming and services
• Resident Programs: Support education, cultural, and historical programs

Special consideration will be given to grant applications addressing:

• Organizations currently providing services directly located in Carmel Valley/Cachagua, with ease of access for residents
• Basic needs of Carmel Valley/Cachagua residents (food/housing security, youth programs, etc.)
• Emergency Prevention and/or Response related to:
  • Fire/Disaster needs (e.g., neighborhood organizing, education for disaster preparedness, etc.). Please contact us if you have questions about applying for a fire relief grant.

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.

Read our Grant Guidelines for further details.

• 2024 CFCV Grant Guidelines

Important Dates

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Evaluation

Within 12 months of the grant date, recipients will be expected to provide a written evaluation.

Recent Grants

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