Harden Foundation Grant
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County, California, that aim to improve the well-being of individuals and families, promote cultural activities, and enhance community services.
The Harden Foundation seeks to support 501(C)3 organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide meaningful and measurable ongoing benefits to the people of Monterey County, California and especially the Salinas Valley. Donor Name: Harden Foundation State: California County: Monterey County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations that will achieve all or some of the following objectives: Improve the well-being of young people Strengthen the family Develop individual self-reliance and health Prevent inappropriate institutionalization of individuals Improve the quality of life through cultural activities Encourage more humane treatment of animals Eliminate duplication and improve coordination of social and community services. Funding Information Typically, grants range from $5,000 to $100,000, and higher for major or capital projects. Eligibility Criteria 501(C)3 organizations who provide services or programs in Monterey County, California are eligible to submit grant proposals to the Foundation. The Harden Foundation does not make grants to organizations headquartered outside of Monterey County unless they demonstrate service to the area. The Foundation will consider grants in the following seven focus areas: Children, Youth, & Families, Senior Citizens, General, Health, Agricultural Education, Animal Welfare and Environment, and Arts & Culture. For more information, visit Harden Foundation.
Award Range
$5,000 - $100,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $100,000, with larger grants considered for capital projects. Start-up programs can receive operating support for up to two years. Subsequent operating grants are discretionary and require matching. Operating grants typically do not exceed one-third of the applicant’s annual budget.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve Monterey County are eligible. Organizations based outside the county must show local impact. Public or private schools are excluded unless applying for agriculture-specific projects. Individuals and other excluded entities are not eligible.
Geographic Eligibility
Monterey County (CA)
Application Opens
July 19, 2025
Application Closes
September 1, 2025
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