The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is seeking applications for its Community Enrichment Grant Program to provide funding to support projects and programs with a broad reach and impact and also to proactively address key issues in each region of the county.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
State: California
County: Mendocino County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities
Priority will be given to projects that:
- Benefit the general public, or a significant subgroup of the population (e.g. youth, seniors, disabled individuals).
- Advance the applicant organization’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
- Position the applicant organization to achieve the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, allowing it to fulfill its mission more effectively in the future.
- Develop stronger partnerships to catalyze growth and improve efficiency within the Mendocino County nonprofit sector.
Funding Information
- Funding Available : $3,000-$7,500
- Range: $130,000
Funding Types
- Program grants
- Strong proposals demonstrate that organizations are working in the context of the larger community and developing connections between diverse elements of the community. Proposals will be stronger if the program has a “multiplier” effect (e.g., funds that are used to improve education and also spur economic vitality of the community).
- Capacity-building projects/administrative grants
- Proposals must demonstrate how they will position the organization to more effectively and/or efficiently fulfill its programmatic goals in the future. Examples of eligible capacity-building activities include:
- Collaborating with other organizations to improve services or eliminate duplication.
- Strengthening governance, leadership, or staff expertise.
- Restructuring business models and accounting practices to improve financial stability.
- Building and diversifying revenue streams.
- Developing and implementing long-term strategic plans.
- Refining communications, marketing, and outreach.
- Improving volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement.
- Pursuing opportunities to share space, equipment, or other administrative costs.
- Capital Grants
- Proposals are limited to assisting with the initial design/plans or with the final phases of fundraising for building and renovation. Non-specific requests for large capital projects will not be considered (proposals for specific portions of capital campaigns are welcome.
- Equipment and technology grants
Ineligible Projects
- The following types of projects are typically not funded in the Community Enrichment Grant Program:
- Religious organizations for purposes that only benefit their congregation or membership.
- Sports team travel, conference attendance, class trips (including college readiness programs), and similar expenses.
- Sponsorship of school assemblies and other one-day events (unless clear long-term impact).
- Underwriting/sponsorship of performances or fundraising events.
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Mendocino County.
