The Out Reach is designed to improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community in Monterey County, CA.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Monterey County
State: California
County: Monterey County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Out Reach Fund is an endowed field of interest fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other (LGBTQ+) people have been and will continue to be an integral part of the diverse community tapestry in Monterey County. To help address the needs of the local LGBTQ+ residents, the Community Foundation created Out Reach in 2005. Its goals include:
- Increasing public awareness of local LGBTQ+ communities and issues
- Generating new support for these local communities
- Strengthening the organizational capacity of LGBTQ+-serving agencies.
Focus Areas
- Arts and Culture – Creative forms of expression that raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and promote dialogue toward increasing LGBTQ+ self-identity and understanding within the larger community.
- Awareness, Education, and Civil Rights Initiatives that foster a climate of acceptance and ensure equal rights and opportunities for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic levels.
- Health and Mental Health – Services that guarantee safety and respect and are sensitive to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and seniors.
- Organizational Capacity Building Efforts that strengthen the ability of LGBTQ+-serving community organizations to achieve their mission.
- Youth and Seniors – Programs offering safety, counseling, and support for LGBTQ+ young people and seniors through social activities, education, mentoring, resources, and opportunities to build relationships.
Funding Period
- The fund awards annual grants totaling approximately $10,000.
- Grants are expected to range between $1,000 – $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Out Reach is an opportunity for individuals, corporations and foundations to pool resources and make positive changes through grants to nonprofit organizations serving Monterey County’s LGBTQ+ communities.
For more information, visit CFMC.
