The Weston Call Fund seeks to support nonprofit organizations that have the leadership and capacity to provide important community resources and services in Big Sur, defined in this case as Mal Paso Creek south to the County line.
Donor Name: Weston Call Fund
State: California
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/04/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000-$5,000
Details:
The Weston Call Fund for Big Sur was created to provide residents, businesses, and visitors an opportunity to pool their giving and bring positive change to communities in Big Sur. The fund also responds to disasters through the Big Sur Disaster Relief Fund.
It supports nonprofit organizations working in Health, Safety, Education, Arts & Culture, and Community Stewardship, addressing the following funding priorities:
- Create additional funding for health, fire, and safety needs through Big Sur nonprofits
- Support educational, cultural, and historical programs
- Aid sustainable tourism and destination stewardship efforts
- Create and enhance community partnerships
- Support nonprofits providing services in Big Sur
Funding will be considered for the following types of requests:
- Program Support: for the expansion or refinement of existing programs and new programs that show the promise of impact and sustainability
- Operating Support: unrestricted grants to organizations that have a proven track record of community benefit in Big Sur
- Capital Support: for cost associated with buildings and/or facilities located in Big Sur
Funding Information
A total of $25,000 is available in 2023. Grants are expected to range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000. Grant recipients will be expected to use all funds and provide a written evaluation of the project within 11 months from the grant date.
Grants funds may support
- Pre-development or construction costs for facility construction or renovation
- Matching grants to leverage other funding
- Developmental costs for new programs
- Equipment, materials and/or facilities expenses that directly benefit participants or are an identifiable part of a project
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will only be considered for projects and programs serving Big Sur communities, defined in this case as Mal Paso Creek south to the County line.
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Public programs, such as school activities and programs not included in normal curricula, parks, public health, etc.
- Church-sponsored activities with benefits to the entire community (e.g. a food pantry)
- 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.
- Organizations may only submit one application. However, if an organization is serving as a fiscal sponsor for a collaborative or unincorporated group, they can also apply for a grant to benefit their organization.
Grants funds will not support
Projects that discriminate or with political or partisan purposes
- Religious activities or services that are non-secular and/or promote a religious doctrine
- Funding to schools and public agencies that would supplant tax-supported, mandated services
- Individual sports teams
- Annual fundraising campaigns or events
- Creation of, or addition to, endowment funds
- Payment of debt or legal settlements
- Expenses incurred prior to the grant award date
- Attendance at conferences for staff or volunteers
- Research projects
For more information, visit CFMCO.