OPEN — rolling 2026–2027 Save-the-Day emergency grants; funds limited and may be exhausted before June 30, 2027.
Verified 2026-11-07
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Mendocino County organizations facing unexpected urgent disruptions may seek $500–$5,000 under the 2026–2027 Save-the-Day rolling grant program, open through June 30, 2027 while funds remain; $35,000 is the overall pool.
Required next actionOPEN — Review the controlling 2026–2027 Save-the-Day guidelines, confirm Mendocino County benefit and urgent need, verify legal/fiscal-sponsor eligibility and one-year operating history, discuss request with foundation staff as encouraged, and apply through the official Community Foundation grant portal before June 30, 2027 while funds remain.
OPEN — 2026–2027 rolling Community Support grants, subject to availability and event timing; applications accepted through June 30, 2027.
Verified 2026-11-07
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
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.
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.
UPCOMING — 2026–2027 Community Enrichment applications are scheduled to open December 15, 2026 and close January 25, 2027; not currently open as of November 7, 2026.
Verified 2026-11-07
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Community Foundation of Mendocino County's Community Enrichment Grant Program announces a December 15, 2026 to January 25, 2027 application period for eligible charities, tribal and public entities serving Mendocino County. Individual 2027 award limits and deadline hour have not been published; 2026 guidelines are linked only for reference.
Required next actionReview the foundation's program page for issuance of updated 2027 guidelines and current application link. Before applying, verify Mendocino County benefit, applicant tax/registration or fiscal sponsorship eligibility, required collaborations, requested project budget, and whether the 2027 award range differs from the older 2026 guidance. Prepare for the announced December 15, 2026 to January 25, 2027 window.
