The Community Foundation for Monterey County is seeking applications for its Organizational Development (OD) Grants to support one-time activities that strengthen an organization’s ability to function effectively and efficiently.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Monterey County
State: California
County: Monterey County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $1,000 – $10,000
Details:
Nonprofits and community based organizations in Monterey County are creative and resourceful. Through a boost from an Organizational Development (OD) grant, they have the opportunity to invest in the “behind the scenes” aspects of their work, strengthening the organization as a whole. OD grants are reviewed by their Center for Nonprofit Excellence staff. Projects fortify the inner workings of an organization and thereby promote success with other aspects of their work, such as strong community programs.
Scope and Characteristics
- Projects address the internal workings and effectiveness of a nonprofit organization rather than programs
- One-time activities that will make a significant difference in the way the organization works
- Assumes organization will budget for similar activities in the future
- Organizations can demonstrate a solid plan and readiness to make these changes
Funding Information
- Organizational Development grants range between $1,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 a Community Impact grant, Opportunity 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.
For more information, visit CFMC.