Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program funds grassroots, resident-led projects in Monterey County that address unmet needs and foster positive change at the neighborhood level.
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 annually | Typical duration: 12 months
Summary: Supports grassroots, resident- and volunteer-led groups in Monterey County to implement projects that improve local neighborhood quality of life.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; decisions made within three months.
Description
The Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP) of the Community Foundation for Monterey County provides financial and technical support to grassroots, resident-led, and volunteer-driven groups in Monterey County. The program funds projects or a series of activities that address unmet needs, foster leadership, increase community participation, and create positive change at the neighborhood level. Projects must be designed and implemented by local groups and must directly benefit the community where members live. Since 1997, the NGP has awarded over $1 million to local groups.
