California — Community Foundation of Mendocino County 2026–2027 Community Support Grants ($500–$1,000; Rolling)

Mendocino County nonprofits, schools, Tribes, special districts and eligible fiscally sponsored groups can apply for $500–$1,000 for public educational activities or events. Rolling 2026–2027 grant period through June 30, 2027; request at least four weeks before the event.

Funding$500–$1,000 per individual Community Support grant (current program webpage); funder guidelines state up to $1,000. $12,000 is total program funding, not an individual applicant award.

DeadlineRolling applications August 5, 2026–June 30, 2027 as funds remain. Submit at least four weeks before the proposed event; no fixed closing hour or time zone stated.

Last verified2026-11-07

Required next actionOPEN — Verify Mendocino County public benefit, eligible nonprofit/public/school/Tribal or fiscally sponsored status, one-year operating history, and 3-member board/committee; review 2026–2027 guidelines and apply through the Community Foundation's official grant portal at least four weeks before the proposed public event, while 2026–2027 funds remain.

Broad Eligibility

California-based 501(c)(3) public charities, school districts, Tribes, special districts, and eligible fiscally sponsored groups serving Mendocino County; one-year operational history or qualifying sponsor, governance body of at least three unrelated persons, and no more than one Community Support award per fiscal year. Public educational opportunities/events only; no admission charges, fundraisers, retroactive costs, scholarships, lobbying or exclusive religious-benefit events.

Atlas Analysis

2026–2027 Community Support Grant Program

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County provides $500–$1,000 per qualifying applicant for local educational opportunities open to the public and public events with broad community benefit. Its $12,000 program-wide funding allocation is not an individual award. This is charitable financial assistance, not a purchasing contract.

Application period: Requests are accepted on a rolling basis from August 5, 2026 to June 30, 2027, as funding remains available. The foundation asks applicants to apply at least four weeks before the event and cannot reimburse events or purchases occurring before its funding decision. No single fixed closing hour is published. Funding decisions usually follow committee review, with a target of notice within 14 business days after that review.

Eligible organizations: Eligible applicants serve Mendocino County residents and include legally chartered California 501(c)(3) public charities, school districts, Tribes, special districts, and qualifying fiscally sponsored community groups. Applicants need one year of operating history (or an eligible sponsor), a board or steering committee of at least three unrelated members, and nondiscriminatory operations. Out-of-county organizations must spend the requested funds in Mendocino County. A recipient may receive only one Community Support grant per July–June fiscal year.

Allowable activities and restrictions: Funding supports publicly accessible educational activities or public events aligned with the foundation’s mission. Ineligible requests include fundraisers, admission-charging events, retroactive spending, individual scholarships, political campaigns, lobbying, events benefitting only one religious group, and proposals outside the funder’s charitable purposes. The guidelines do not establish a fixed match percentage; no such requirement is inferred. Successful grantees provide follow-up reporting and acknowledge the foundation as a funding partner.

Application: Read the 2026–2027 Community Support Grant Guidelines and use the foundation’s official application portal linked from the program page. Provide the planned event or educational activity, intended Mendocino County public benefit, itemized eligible costs, dates, and any fiscal sponsorship documentation.