Community Impact Grants

Eligibility:
- Community Impact grants are open to 501(c)3* nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving Monterey County residents.
- All requested funding must directly benefit residents of Monterey County.
- All organizations applying for a grant must be current on reporting obligations for past CFMC grants.
- In general, an organization is eligible to receive only one Community Impact grant per calendar year. Only one application per grant cycle will be considered. Your application should focus on one program area, for example, Children & Youth Development OR Environmental & Animal Welfare, not both. Only one Community Impact grant per organization will be awarded each calendar year, unless the grant is for a multi-organization collaborative project.

*Fiscal Sponsorship: Efforts or collaborative projects that are not legally incorporated may partner with a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 nonprofit 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.

Please contact the Funding Source if your organization has not yet received its nonprofit status and plans to apply in conjunction with a fiscal sponsor.

Grant funds cannot be used for the following types of activities:
- Activities that are non-secular or promote a religious doctrine
- Academic research
- Fundraising campaigns or fundraising events
- Funding to K-12 schools and public agencies that would supplant tax-supported, mandated services or for the acquisition or renovation of equipment and facilities
- Creation of, or addition to, an endowment fund
- Payment of debt or legal settlements
- Political or partisan purposes
- Expenses incurred prior to the grant award date
- Same purpose as an Opportunity, Organizational Development or Stanton grant in the same calendar year

While schools, faith-based organizations and public agencies are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation, due to limited funds, grants are infrequently awarded to such organizations. It is highly recommended that you speak with your program officer before submitting a grant application to discuss your proposal idea and fit with the Foundations priorities and interests.

The CFMC does not support organizations that discriminate in their employment practices, volunteer opportunities, or delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

An information session will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 (Zoom), 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-impact-grant-information-session-tickets-132862345853

Information session presentation: https://www.cfmco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-CI-Info-Session-Recording.mp4

The deadline for all programs is March 5, 2021, by 5:00 PM.

Decisions:
- Community Impact Grants: June
- Small Grants: June

Guidelines: https://www.cfmco.org/nonprofits/grants/community-impact/guidelines/

How to Apply: https://www.cfmco.org/nonprofits/grants/apply/

Information Session Presentation (8 min recording): https://www.cfmco.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-CI-Info-Session-Recording.mp4