Organizational Development (OD) Grants

Organizational Development (OD) Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC). These grants support strategic projects designed to strengthen nonprofits' resilience, helping them address unique management or leadership challenges or improve internal operations to better advance their mission.

Organizational Development | Community Foundation for Monterey County ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Organizational Development (OD) Grants support focused, strategic projects that strengthen a nonprofit’s ability to be resilient now and in the future. Through a boost from an Organizational Development (OD) grant, Monterey County nonprofits can make progress on unique, non-recurring management or leadership situations.

OD grants are reviewed by our Center for Nonprofit Excellence staff. Grant Amount $5,000 - $10,000 Application Deadlines 2026 Applications are Closed. 2027 Applications will open again in January 2027 Characteristics Proposals meet eligibility requirements and Demonstrate a vision for organizational growth.

Clearly describe what will be different about the organization as a result of the capacity building project and how success will be measured. Include realistic budgets that demonstrate comprehensive support for the project’s success. Detail a plan that makes sense with the necessary financial and human resources for implementation.

Leaders take an active role and are guided by assessment, feedback, learning and improvement. Application and Reporting After reading guidelines, contact a Center for Nonprofit Excellence staff person before applying Reporting also online Decision Typically made within two months of receipt of a complete proposal.

Examples of Successful OD Projects A growing organization invested in leadership and fundraising infrastructure to help diversify revenue and focus capital campaign outreach. This included a donor database integration, upgrade and staff A growing organization with a history of community impact designed a comprehensive project with a professional consultant to guide its staff and board through a founder ’ s leadership transition.

The consultant mentored incoming leaders and facili tated a program of transition for continuity and institutional knowledge. 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, fiscally-sponsored organizations, and occasionally, other (unincorporated) public benefit organizations serving Monterey County residents. Fiscal sponsors may submit applications for more than one sponsored group, as well as applications for their own organization.

Individual organizations within a collaborative applying for a grant may also apply for their own Organizational Development grant, as long as it is not for the same project as that of the collaborative. Organizations may receive an Impact grant, Small grant, and an Organizational Development grant in the same calendar year, as long as the grants are not for the same purpose.

Businesses and individuals are not eligible, with the exception of social enterprises associated with a local nonprofit. Please contact usif your organization has not yet received its nonprofit status and plans to apply in conjunction with a fiscal sponsor. All organizations applying for a grant must be current on reporting obligations for past CFMC grants.

Guidelines and Application Before submitting your application for a grant: Review the Organizational Development Grant Guidelines Have a conversation with CNE staff (required) Review the list below of recent grants Applications are accepted year-round and funding decisions are generally made within eight weeks of submitting an application.

Organizational Development grants range between $5,000 and $10,000 Decisions are typically made within two months of receipt of a complete proposal. Grants cannot pay for previously completed activities so please plan accordingly. Please review the application questions , then review how to apply for a grant.

Search this Nonprofit Consultant Directory for support in finding a consultant for your project. The final report is due within one year of receiving a grant, consisting of a narrative evaluation in which you report how the grant was used, the impact it had on your organization and/or community, what you have learned, and your next steps.

Organization Purpose Amount Awarded AIM for Mental Health Evaluation systems upgrade $6,500 Independent Transportation Network Monterey County Creating a planned giving program for sustainability $10,000 MEarth Strategic communications and website improvements $5,750 Sun Street Centers Comprehensive strategic and succession planning $10,000 The Parenting Connection of Monterey County Guidance to strengthen financial systems $8,000 Youth Arts Collective Strengthening HR infrastructure for equity and sustainability $10,000 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