The Community Foundation for Monterey County is seeking applications for the Out Reach Fund to improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community and their family members, friends and loved ones in Monterey County, California.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Monterey County
State: California
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $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 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.
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:
- The local LGBTQ+ community is resilient, demonstrates a drive to address important issues, and has a strong interest in community building;
- Its 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.
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.
Funding Information
$1,000-$5,000
The fund supports:
- 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.
For more information, visit CFMCO.
