Community Foundation of Mendocino County
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Mendocino County supports education, the arts, community health, alleviation of poverty, youth, environment and other community needs in Northern California.
FUNDING AREAS: Education, the arts, community health, alleviation of poverty, youth, environment, community needs
IP TAKE: Take some time to learn about the different grant funds at CFMC that are open to new grant requests and each of their guidelines to get involved with this community funder.
PROFILE: Established in 1993, the Community Foundation of Mendocino County (CFMC) is a community foundation based in Ukiah, California. CFMC administers permanent charitable funds through gifts from families, individuals and businesses. The foundation aims to "offer people effective ways to engage in advancing the well-being of our communities.” It funds local efforts for education, the arts, community health, alleviation of poverty, youth, environment and other community needs.
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County funds a wide variety of local causes and nonprofits in the region. CFMC has an annual grantmaking process that includes multiple funds that are open to new applications. The Angel Fund provides for the short-term needs of families, children and the elderly. The Bishoff Competitive Grant Program funds grantees on the northern Mendocino Coast, the Community Enrichment Grant Program funds community-based projects and the Community Resiliency and Disaster Preparedness Fund helps prepare residents for disasters. At CFMC, there is also a field-of-interest grant program and a technical assistance program. Meanwhile, the Save-the-Day Grant Program responds to urgent needs, and community support grants and endorsements support public events and educational opportunities. In addition to grants, CFMC also awards scholarships to local students.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Mendocino County in Northern California. Past local grantees include the Albion-Little River Fire District, BONES Pet Rescue and Hospice of Ukiah.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for several programs. Each grant program has a unique set of guidelines and deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@communityfound.org or 707-468-9882.
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