Fund for Homeless Women Grants

Fund for Homeless Women Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation for Monterey County (Fiscal Sponsor). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Northern Monterey County Foundation | Community Foundation for Monterey County Northern Monterey County Foundation Founded in 2016, the Northern Monterey County Foundation (NMCF) is an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Each year, the NMCF Advisory Board determines where its available grant dollars can be placed for greatest impact on their communities’ highest priority needs.

The Advisory Board, made up of community volunteers, will carefully review applications and award grants based on the published criteria.

2026 Application Due: August 7, 2026 by 11:59 PM or earlier Grants will only be considered for projects and programs serving the Northern Monterey County communities of Aromas, Bolsa Knolls, Boronda, Castroville, Elkhorn, Las Lomas, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pajaro, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, or Santa Rita.

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations Public programs, such as school activities and programs not included in normal curricula, parks, public health, etc. Organizations and collaboratives that are not legally incorporated—for these, CFMC requires an agreement with a “Fiscal Sponsor” defined as a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization accountable for financial management of the grant Faith-based sponsored activities with benefits to the entire community (e.g., a food pantry) Organizations may only submit one application.

However, if an organization serves as a fiscal sponsor for a collaborative or unincorporated group, it may also apply for a grant to benefit its organization Guidelines and Application The NMCF seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Northern Monterey County communities.

Funding will be considered for the following types of requests: Health and Human Services : Programs that assist individuals (all ages) and families, with basic living needs, efforts that improve health outcomes and emotional well-being Children and Youth : Out-of-school (preK-12) academic support, youth development and enrichment programs and youth-led programs that increase skills Read our Grant Guidelines for further details.

2026 NMCF Grant Guidelines Applications Available June 2026 Proposals Due August 7, 2026 Funded Proposals Announced October 2026 Within 12 months of the grant date, recipients will be expected to provide a written evaluation.

Organization Purpose Amount Awarded Breast Cancer Assistance Group of the Monterey Peninsula Breast Cancer Assistance Grant Program $5,000 Castroville Seniors Arts and Crafts Senior enrichment program $5,000 Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries Pajaro Library – Opening Day Books and Resources $3,000 Independent Transportation Network Monterey County Dignified Transportation in NorthLine service area $5,000 Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services Support for families of children with cancer in Northern Monterey County $5,000 Junior Achievement of Northern California, Inc. Financial Literacy Programs for N Monterey County K-12 Youth $5,000 Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes Daily Grocery Distribution and Hot Meal program $5,000 Partnership for Children Critical services for children living with serious illness and their families $5,000 Prunedale Senior Center, Inc. Operating support $5,000 Wonder Wood Ranch TAILS Training & Aftercare Program for North Monterey Co Youth $5,000 Big Sur Fund in Memory of Weston Call Community Fund for Carmel Valley Northern Monterey County Foundation Southern Monterey County Foundation Charitable Planning (MOCI) Discussing Charitable Giving Charitable Planning (MOCI) Organizational Development Big Sur Fund in Memory of Weston Call Community Fund for Carmel Valley Northern Monterey County Foundation Southern Monterey County Foundation Center for Nonprofit Excellence Community Impact Investing