If you are planning to apply for the 2026 cycle, note that the total available funding pool has increased to $25,000. Be sure to review the updated list of ineligible uses, which now explicitly excludes individual sports teams, direct financial assistance to individuals, and funding that supplants tax-supported services. Additionally, you can now expect funding decisions to be announced in October.
Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County
Due Dates: August 2, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | August 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$5,000 per grant; total pool $25,000 (2026)
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public agency initiatives advancing economic mobility, education, and leadership for Latino communities in Monterey County.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per cycle; fiscal sponsorship allowed for unincorporated groups.