Southern Monterey County Foundation Grants

Founded in 2014, the Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

The SMCF provides grants to organizations that benefit the communities of Southern Monterey County, which in this case is defined as King City and all points south, excluding the coastal region.

Eligibility

Grants will be considered for projects and programs serving Southern Monterey County communities. The SMCF considers Southern Monterey County to include King City and all points south, excluding the coastal region.

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.

Guidelines and Application

The SMCF seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Southern Monterey County communities. In 2020, priority is given to the following types of requests:

Specific projects or one-time costs that will result in measurable impact on an identified community need
To establish or expand community programs that address a high-priority community issue or need

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.

Dates

Applications Available	Summer 2023
Proposals Due	August 4, 2023
Funded Proposals Announced	October 2023

Apply

Evaluation

Within 11 months of the grant date, recipients will be expected to provide a written evaluation.

Recent Grants

City of Greenfield: Greenfield Community Science Workshop	Science Mobile Clinics in San Ardo and San Lucas	$2,000
City of King Recreation Department	Swimming Lesson Program	$2,000
Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast	Subsance abuse prevention for girls	$2,000
Harmony At Home	Bullying Prevention Programs	$1,000
Hesperia Hall Foundation	Promotion video	$2,000
Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services	Transportation Program	$2,000
King City Boxing Club	Providing positive activities for youth	$2,000
Kinship Center, A Member of Seneca Family of Agencies	King City Mental Health Clinic	$2,000
Legal Services for Seniors	No cost legal services	$1,000
O’Neill Sea Odyssey	Ocean education and climate resiliency for King City youth	$1,815
Partnership for Children	Increasing access to medical care for children with serious illnesses	$1,500
Read to Me Project	Home-based early literacy and reading program	$2,000
Sol Treasures	Social Media Outreach	$500
Special Kids Connect	Spring Resource Fair & Emergency Preparedness	$2,000