Neighborhood Grants Program
The Neighborhood Grants Program funds grassroots, volunteer-led projects in Monterey County that empower local leadership and create positive community change.
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 available annually | Typical grant period: 12 months
Summary: Supports grassroots and volunteer-led groups in Monterey County for projects that foster community engagement and positive neighborhood change.
Key Information: Decisions typically made within 3 months; only one application per group per year.
Description
The Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP) from the Community Foundation for Monterey County provides financial and technical support to grassroots, resident-led, and volunteer-driven groups working to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The program prioritizes projects that address unmet community needs, empower local leadership, encourage broad participation, and generate tangible positive impacts within Monterey County communities. Since its inception in 1997, the NGP has awarded over $1 million to diverse local initiatives.
