The Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF), an affiliate of Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is seeking applications for its grant program.
Donor Name: Northern Monterey County Foundation
State: California
City: Bolsa Knolls and Castroville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The NMCF provides grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit the following communities: Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, Santa Rita.
Grantmaking Priorities
The NMCF seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Northern Monterey County communities. 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. The Fund prioritizes grant requests that address:
- Health and Human Services: Programs that assist individuals (all ages) and families, with basic living needs, efforts that improve health outcomes and emotional well-being; and
- Children and Youth: Out-of-school (preK-12) academic support, youth development and enrichment programs, and youth-led programs that increase skills.
Funding Information
- A total of $50,000 will be available for grantmaking in 2026.
- Grants are expected to range from $3,000 to $5,000.
Grant Period
12 months.
Uses of Funds
- Pre-development or construction costs for facility construction or renovation
- Matching grants to leverage other funding
- Developmental costs for new programs
- Personnel expenses that relate to specific program goals
- Equipment, materials and/or facilities expenses that directly benefit participants or are an identifiable part of project.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will only be considered for projects and programs serving the Northern Monterey County area. NMCF grants are open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Public programs, such as school activities and programs not included in normal curricula, parks, public health, etc.
- 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
- Faith-based sponsored activities with benefits to the entire community (e.g., a food pantry)
- Organizations may only submit one application. However, if an organization serves as a fiscal sponsor for a collaborative or unincorporated group, it may also apply for a grant to benefit its organization.
For more information, visit CFMC.
