grant review process

Grant Review Process/Timing

There are no application deadlines; the Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year. The Grant Committee meets in June and December; grant funding decisions are not made from January - March due to coordination of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament. The Foundation will consider one grant application per organization in a twelve-month period toeither the Foundation or Youth Fund. The exception is for colleges and universities in the Foundation’s geographic funding areas, which may apply both to the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and the Youth Fund. After a complete (all submitted materials are current and complete according to the directions) grant application is received, the Foundation Grant Programs staff and Grant Committee review it. As a result of the initial review, additional information may be required from your organization. Site visits may occur after a grant application is determined to be complete. A site visit by the Foundation staff or Grant Committee does not guarantee funding approval. If a grant application does not meet the criteria of the Foundation, the applicant will be notified immediately. Applicants should expect up to 90-180 days for grant application review and determination of any funding.

Responsibility of Grant Recipients

If a grant application is approved for funding, a Grant Agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the grant will be sent, which must be signed by an authorized management official of the grantee and returned to the Foundation. A grantee must use the funds awarded for the specific purpose as outlined in the Grant Agreement. Any requests for a revision in use of funds must be submitted in writing to the Foundation and in turn receive written approval. Funds not used in the manner specified in the Grant Agreement must be returned to the Foundation.

Grant Outcome Evaluation Reports: The Foundation requires that organizations submit a completed Grant Outcome Evaluation Report for any grants previously awarded by the Foundation before a new grant application will be considered. Grant Outcome Evaluation Reports are due within one year of the grant’s award date.

The Monterey County Area Grantmakers Common Grant Application and Monterey Peninsula Foundation Grant Outcome Evaluation Form are available on our website: www.montereypeninsulafoundation.org.

Other

As a matter of fairness to all applicants and as a courtesy to the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, all questions about applying for a grant should be directed to the Foundation’s Director of Grant Programs. It is not necessary or advantageous for your Board or staff members to meet personally with Foundation staff, Board or Grant Committee members before applying for a grant.