steps for submitting grant applications

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, conduct 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.

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.