Community Support Grant Program

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is requesting applications for its Community Support Grant Program to inspire and steward generosity to foster vibrant, inclusive, and healthy communities throughout Mendocino County. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Mendocino County State: California County: Mendocino County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Support Grant Program, funded through the Community Endowment, supports one-day public events or educational opportunities with a broad community impact. These events must align with the Community Foundation’s mission and vision. Each request is evaluated on: The alignment with the Community Foundation’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and current priorities. The impact the event will have on meeting immediate needs in Mendocino County. The quality of the planning. The scope of outreach in the broader community. Funding Information The Grant range between $500-$1,000. Eligibility Criteria Applicant organizations must: serve residents of Mendocino County. Applicants not headquartered in Mendocino County must ensure that all grant dollars requested are spent within the County. be legally chartered in California and in possession of determination letter from the IRS declaring the organization a public charity that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3); or be a school district, tribe, or special district (e.g. community services, recreation, fire protection); or have an aligned mission with a fiscal sponsor. conduct business without discrimination based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or religious affiliation. Ineligibility  Applicants may not use grants for: political contributions or to support political campaigns or lobbying; influencing the outcome of or participate in any public election or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive; purposes other than those which are charitable, scientific, literary, or educational within the meaning of Section 170 (c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code; events that support a single beneficiary or organization, for which fundraising is the primary goal, or are for religious purposes; and, purposes other than those stated in the grant award. For more information, visit CFMC.