[Community Foundation for Monterey County](https://cfmco.org)

October 3, 2025 | October 2, 2026

Grants up to $10,000 (emergency assistance) and $10,000–$50,000 (program support); total annual pool approx. $140,000; 11-month grant period.

Supports innovative programs and direct services that address the needs of homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, including emergency and longer-term solutions.

--- ## Description The Fund for Homeless Women is a field of interest fund at the Community Foundation for Monterey County dedicated to supporting programs and services for homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula. The fund was established to address the complex and diverse challenges faced by this population, including poverty, loss of income, domestic violence, and limited housing options. Grants are awarded to organizations for both immediate emergency assistance (such as shelter, transportation, and personal care) and for innovative approaches that expand shelter, housing, and case management services. The fund encourages collaborative and creative projects that fill service gaps and improve the well-being and stability of homeless women in the region. --- ## Due Dates - October 3, 2025: Full application deadline — submit completed grant application by 5:00 PM (2025 cycle) - October 2, 2026: Annual application deadline (first Friday in October) — applications due by 11:59 PM (2026 cycle) Grant decisions are typically announced in late November or December. The grant period runs from December through October of the following year. --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding pool: approximately $140,000 - Emergency assistance grants: up to $10,000 per year (for direct assistance such as shelter, transportation, personal care) - Program support grants: $10,000 to $50,000 per year (for initiatives expanding shelter, housing, day programs, or case management) - Grant period: 11 months (December–October) - Only one application per organization per year (fiscal sponsors may submit for different groups) --- ## Eligibility - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public agencies are eligible to apply - Only proposals serving homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula are accepted - Only one application per organization per year (fiscal sponsors may submit for different sponsored groups and for their own organization) - Organizations must be current on reporting obligations for past CFMC grants - Applications from unincorporated groups must be submitted through an eligible fiscal sponsor --- ## Application Process - Review the [grant guidelines](https://cfmco.org/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-FHW-GRANT-GUIDELINES.pdf) and [application questions](https://cfmco.org/app/uploads/2025/09/Fund-for-Homeless-Women-2025.pdf) - Submit applications via the [CFMC Online Grants Manager](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfmco) - Required materials include project and organizational budgets, board list, and financial statements - Proposals must clearly describe program goals, activities, evaluation plans, and community need - For larger grants, a detailed plan for monitoring and evaluating success is required - Final reports due within one year of grant award; timely reporting affects future eligibility --- ## Additional Information - Grants support both new and existing programs, including planning, start-up, and operating costs where a small amount of funding can make a difference - Emergency assistance grants must be used for direct support to homeless women (not for general organizational expenses) - The fund does not provide direct assistance to individuals - Collaborative and innovative projects are encouraged, especially those addressing service gaps or barriers - Funds may not be used for religious activities, to supplant tax-supported services, or for expenses incurred before the grant award date --- ## External Links - [Fund for Homeless Women Grant Page](https://cfmco.org/grant-opportunities/special-purpose-grants/fund-for-homeless-women/) - [Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://cfmco.org/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-FHW-GRANT-GUIDELINES.pdf) - [Application Questions & Instructions (PDF)](https://cfmco.org/app/uploads/2025/09/Fund-for-Homeless-Women-2025.pdf) - [CFMC Grant Opportunities Overview](https://cfmco.org/grant-opportunities/) - [Online Grants Manager Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfmco) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | More Info | |---------------------------|------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Janet Shing, Program Contact | janet@cfmco.org | 831.375.9712 x137 | [CFMC Contact Page](https://cfmco.org/contact-us/) | For technical questions about the online application: grants@cfmco.org or 831.754.5880 ---

Fund for Homeless Women

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