steps for submitting grant applications

Step 1: Determine if your organization is eligible

To be considered for funding, an applicant must be designated as a nonprofit, tax exempt “charitable organization” (without private foundation status) or a school or public agency, conducting programs within our focus areas and in our geographic funding area. The applicant should also be current on all reports due to the Foundation for any previous grants.

Step 2: Submit a grant application and the necessary attachments.

Complete the Monterey County Area Grantmakers Common Grant Application (CGA) and include the necessary attachments. You will need to send one copy of the complete grant application package:

• A completed Common Grant Application Checklist
• A completed Common Grant Application Form
• Additional information required (see Common Grant Application Checklist)

You may download the Grant Application Guidelines and Common Grant Application Checklist and Application Form from our website or call to obtain the forms (831-649-1533, x230). Supporting materials submitted as part of your grant application cannot be returned. The Foundation does not accept DVDs or videotapes. Please do not submit any materials for which you do not have a copy. Please do not submit your grant application in a binder or folder.

Applications may be mailed to or dropped off at the Foundation’s office. Please call (831-649-1533) before coming to the office to ensure someone is present to accept your grant application. Faxed applications are not accepted.

The Monterey Peninsula Foundation accepts grant applications via e-mail (either as a Word document or scanned PDF document to: grants@montereypeninsulafoundation.org). For applications submitted by e-mail in Word format, a copy of the signed Common Grant Application Form (page 6 of the Monterey County Area Grantmakers Common Grant Application) should be mailed to the Foundation. This is necessary to provide a signed application form for audit purposes.

Guidelines for Applicants

• Send one complete copy of your grant application.
• Use standard typeface no smaller than 11 points. Use 1" margins.
• Use 8.5 x 11" white paper only. Print your application single-sided.
• Do not bind your application or put your application in a presentation folder.
• Clip the application together with a single clip. Do not staple any portion of the application.
• Faxed applications are not accepted.

How to apply for a grant from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund

Applicants to the Youth Fund should use the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund Grant Application (NOT the Monterey County Area Grantmakers Common Grant Application).

Step 1: Determine if your organization is eligible

To be considered for funding, an applicant must be designated as a nonprofit, tax exempt “charitable organization” (without private foundation status) or a school or public agency, conducting youth-oriented programs within our focus areas and in our geographic funding area. The applicant should also be current on all reports due to the Foundation for any previous grants.

Step 2: Submit a grant application and the necessary attachments

Complete the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund Grant Application and include the necessary attachments. A grant application (printed on 8½" x 11" paper, one-sided) should include all items listed below.

You will need to send one copy of the complete grant application package:

• A completed Youth Fund Grant Application Form (two pages)
• Additional information required as listed on the Youth Fund Grant Application Checklist, including a completed Grant Outcome Evaluation Report for a grant previously awarded by the Foundation

You may download the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund Grant Application from our Grant Making > Downloads page, or call to obtain the forms (831-649-1533, x230).

Youth Fund Grant Review Process/Timing

There are no application deadlines; the Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year. The Youth Fund Grant Committee meets in April, August and November; grant funding decisions are not made from December – March due to coordination of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament. Applicants may submit an application during that time period and it may be reviewed for completeness and eligibility, but determination of any funding will be deferred until after the tournament.

If a grant application is approved for funding, the Foundation will send a Grant Letter outlining the terms and conditions of the grant, which must be signed by an authorized management official of the grantee and returned to the Foundation. The recipient of any grant from the Foundation must use the funds awarded for the specific purpose of the original intent. The Foundation requires detailed accounting of all funds awarded as part of the Grant Outcome Evaluation Report that must be submitted one year from receipt of the grant.

After a complete (all submitted materials are current and complete according to the directions) grant application is received, the Foundation forwards the application to a member of the Youth Fund Grant Committee who reviews it for discussion with the entire Committee. Committee members may conduct site visits with the applicants or call the applicants with questions. A site visit or call by a Youth Fund Grant Committee member does not guarantee funding approval. If a grant application does not meet the criteria of the Youth Fund, the applicant will be notified immediately. Applicants should expect up to 90-180 days for grant application review and determination of any funding.