Community Enrichment Grants

About Community Enrichment Grants

The Community Enrichment Grant program supports community-based projects that are consistent with the Community Foundation’s vision. These include projects that protect and advance the unique sense of place and natural environment found in the county, as well as projects that increase opportunities for people of all ages to lead healthy lives and to work, learn, create, contribute, and prosper.

Grants from the Community Enrichment Grant program are made possible by the Community Endowment Fund. The Community Endowment is a collection of gifts of all sizes contributed by individuals who want to support a broad range of projects in Mendocino County. Their gifts help non-profits develop healthy communities, vibrant arts programs, economic and leadership opportunities, and projects that honor our special sense of place and rich natural environment. To learn more about what Community Enrichment grants has previously funded, view the list of the 2019 grant recipients.

Community Foundation Grant Program 2020 Now Open

The Community Enrichment Grant program is now open and accepting applications. Applications may be completed online using the links found below. Please see the 2020 Community Enrichment Grant Guidelines for more information about funding areas and priorities.

The grant proposal submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2019.

Grant Workshops

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the Community Enrichment Grant Information Workshops. Program Officer, Allison Findley, will offer an interactive opportunity to learn about the new online grant platform and answer questions. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops.

Ukiah: Friday, October 18, 12:00-1:30 (brown-bag lunches welcome), Community Foundation of Mendocino County Community Room, 204 S. Oak Street, Ukiah
South Coast: Tuesday October 22, 12:00-1:30 (brown-bag lunches welcome), Garcia Guild, 43970 Crispin Rd, Manchester
North Coast: Friday, October 25, 12:00-1:30 (brown-bag lunches welcome) Mendocino Coast Clinics, 205 South Street, Fort Bragg
Willits: Wednesday, October 30, 12:00-1:30 (brown-bag lunches welcome), Willits Center for the Arts, 71 E. Commercial Street, Willits