Thrive
Forecasted
Thrive supports organizations serving Monterey County residents with community programs that reduce barriers to housing stability, educational attainment, workforce development, and mental health.
Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$50,000 expected award range; 24-month grant period
Summary: Thrive funds programs that reduce barriers to housing stability, educational attainment, workforce development, and mental health for Monterey County residents.
Key Information: Applications are invitation-only for organizations with existing programs, data-management capacity, and recent successful outcomes.
Description
Thrive is a grant program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC), launched in 2025 to reduce barriers and create pathways to success for Monterey County residents. Its data-driven investments address disparities in housing, education, economic stability, and mental health, supporting the foundation’s vision of healthy, safe, and vibrant communities.
The program supports existing community programs that can demonstrate successful outcomes and communicate their impact through data. Funding priorities include financial education and housing navigation, stronger English and math proficiency, career pathways and better-paying jobs, and access to community-based wellness and peer support. These priorities respond to local challenges including housing costs outpacing incomes, low student proficiency, household incomes below basic living costs, and widespread experiences of depression or sadness.
