Siembra Latinos Fund Grants

Siembra Latinos Fund Grants

Founded in 2017, the Siembra Latinos Fund (SLF) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

Each year, the SLF Advisory Council determines where its available grant dollars can be placed for greatest impact based on their communities’ highest priority needs. The Advisory Council is composed of community volunteers.

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

Eligibility

  • Siembra Latinos grants are open to 501(c)3* nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving Monterey County residents, predominantly Latino residents.
  • All organizations applying for a grant must be current on reporting obligations for past CFMC grants.
  • Only one application per grant cycle will be considered. Only one Siembra Latinos grant per organization will be awarded each calendar year.

*Organizations or collaborative projects that are not legally incorporated may partner with a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization which will serve as the fiscal sponsor for the proposed grant. The fiscal sponsor must agree to be accountable to the CFMC for the programmatic and financial outcomes of the grant and have a signed agreement with the sponsored group verifying the terms of the arrangement.

Guidelines and Application

Funding will be considered for the following types of requests:

  • Program Support: for the expansion or refinement of existing programs, new programs that show the promise of impact and sustainability, and support for emergency or special circumstances.
  • Operating Support: unrestricted grants to organizations that have a proven track record of community benefit.
  • 2024 SLF Grant Guidelines

Important Dates

Applications Available June 2024
Proposals Due August 2, 2024
Funding Decisions Announced October 2024

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Evaluation

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

Recent Grants

Organization  Purpose Amount Awarded
Action Council of Monterey County Mi Vida Mi Futuro College and Career Education Program $5,000
Salinas Community Science Workshop STEAM Gxrls group at Salinas Community Science Workshop $4,000
Sol Treasures Social Media Empower for Youth and Teens, teaching self-regulation through art. $2,500
Ventures Familias con Mas $5,000
Wonder Wood Ranch TAILS Training Program for Trauma-Impacted Latino Youth $5,000