Weston Call Fund for Big Sur is a special purpose fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Monterey County
State: California
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/29/2022
Grant Size: $10,000
Grant Duration: 11 months
Details:
The Weston Call Fund seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Big Sur.
- Create additional funding for health, fire, and safety needs through Big Sur nonprofits
- Support educational, cultural, and historical programs
- Aid sustainable tourism and destination stewardship efforts
- Create and enhance community partnerships
- Support nonprofits providing services in Big Sur
- Program Support: for the expansion or refinement of existing programs and new programs that show the promise of impact and sustainability
- Operating Support: unrestricted grants to organizations that have a proven track record of community benefit in Big Sur
- Capital Support: for cost associated with buildings and/or facilities located in Big Sur
- Organizational Development: to strengthen or enhance the internal capacity and infrastructure of organizations that have a proven track record of community benefit in Big Sur
Funding Information
A total of $40,000 is available in 2022. Grants are expected to range from a minimum $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000. The number and size of grants awarded may vary depending on the Advisory Board’s assessment of a proposed project’s impact to Big Sur. 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 only be considered for projects and programs serving Big Sur communities, defined in this case as Mal Paso Creek south to the County line.
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Public programs, such as school activities and programs not included in normal curricula, parks, public health, etc.
- Church-sponsored activities with benefits to the entire community (e.g. a food pantry)
- 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.
- Organizations 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.
