The Out Reach Fund is a field of interest fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County to improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community and their family members, friends and loved ones in Monterey County, CA.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Monterey County
State: California
County: Monterey County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/07/2022
Grant Size: $1,000-$5,000
Details:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other (LGBTQ+) people have been and will continue to be an integral part of our diverse community tapestry in Monterey County. To help address the needs of their 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.
An ad-hoc committee undertook a comprehensive study with input from over 300 LGBTQ+ and allied community members in 2005. Among other things, this study found that:
- their local LGBTQ+ community is resilient, demonstrates a drive to address important issues, and has a strong interest in community building;
- there is a paramount need to support LGBTQ+ youth in Monterey County, and;
- a form of LGBTQ+ drop-in resource center and gathering place to better access community resources and information would be highly welcomed.
What grant funds will support?
- 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 Information
Grant Amount: $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 Community Foundation for Monterey County.
