Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program funds grassroots, resident-led projects in Monterey County that improve local quality of life through community-driven activities and leadership development.
Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round until funds are awarded)
Funding Amounts: $3,000–$5,000 per grant | $35,000 total available in 2026 | Typical grant period: 12 months
Summary: Supports grassroots, volunteer-led groups in Monterey County for projects that improve neighborhood quality of life.
Key Information: Decisions typically made within 3 months; only one application per group per year.
Description
The Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP) is an initiative of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) that provides financial and technical support to grassroots, resident- or community-led groups for projects or activities that enhance the quality of life in local neighborhoods. The program is designed to empower residents to collectively address unmet community needs, foster local leadership, encourage broad participation, and achieve lasting positive impacts in Monterey County communities. Priority is given to groups serving areas with the greatest needs and fewest opportunities, including Salinas Valley, South County, Salinas, North County, Seaside, Marina, and rural or unincorporated regions.
