Community Foundation of Mendocino County

In response to the hardships facing Mendocino County as a result of the economic and social consequences of this emergency, the Community Foundation is offering the Non-Profit Relief Grant program to mitigate some of the unique difficulties faced by the non-profit sector in Mendocino County.  The Community Foundation anticipates holding two rounds of funding at this time.  Funds are provided by the COVID-19 Non-Profit Relief Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation of Mendocino County.

Priorities and Types of Funding

Consideration is given to organizations who meet the following criteria:

Have a demonstrated reduction in funding and/or increased demand for services due to impacts from COVID-19;
Have a plan for adapting or maintaining services now or in the future including adherence to applicable county or state guidance on re-opening;
Have demonstrated a high degree of benefit to the general public or a broad sub-population (e.g., youth, elderly) over time; and,
Have the energy and organizational capacity to adapt and continue to have a sustainable, long-term influence in the community.