Community Support Grant Program

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County offers the Community Support Grant Program to support one-day public events or educational opportunities that benefit the broader community. The purpose of this grant is to foster vibrant, inclusive, and healthy communities throughout Mendocino County by funding activities that align with the Foundation’s mission and vision. Eligible applicants include organizations serving residents of Mendocino County. Applicants must be legally chartered in California as a 501(c)(3) public charity, a school district, tribe, special district, or have an aligned mission with a fiscal sponsor. Organizations not headquartered in Mendocino County must ensure all grant funds are spent within the county. Applicants must also operate without discrimination based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or religious affiliation. Grants range from $500 to $1,000 and are intended for events that have a broad community impact rather than supporting a single beneficiary or organization. Applications are evaluated based on alignment with the Foundation’s mission and strategic plan, the event’s impact on immediate community needs in Mendocino County, quality of planning, and outreach scope. Funds cannot be used for political contributions or campaigns, lobbying efforts, voter registration drives, fundraising primarily benefiting one organization or individual, religious purposes, or activities outside charitable, scientific, literary, or educational objectives as defined by federal tax law. This grant opportunity is open year-round with no specific deadline. It provides an accessible source of funding for local organizations seeking support for community-focused events that promote inclusion and well-being across Mendocino County. For more details about eligibility requirements and application procedures visit the Community Foundation of Mendocino County website at CFMC. This program offers potential applicants a chance to secure funding for projects that strengthen community connections and address local needs effectively.