The Community Fund for Carmel Valley provides grants to organizations that benefit the communities of the Carmel Valley/Cachagua area which is defined as Highway One to Cahoon Grade.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Monterey County
State: California
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 11/11/202
Grant Size: $3,000
Grant Duration: 11 months
Details:
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 2022, 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.
Funding Information
Grants are expected to range from a minimum $1,000 to a maximum of $3,000. The number and size of grants awarded may vary depending on the Advisory Board’s assessment of a proposed project’s impact to Carmel Valley communities and the number of grant requests received. Grant recipients will be expected to use all funds and provide a written evaluation of the project within 11 months from the grant date.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
For more information, visit Community Foundation for Monterey County.
