The Community Fund for Carmel Valley (CFCV) aims to serve residents, businesses, and organizations in Carmel Valley by enabling contributions to the greater good. As an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, it leverages administrative, investment, and grantmaking expertise to improve the lives of community members both presently and in the future. Governed by a local advisory board of volunteer community members, its mission centers around oversight, fundraising, setting grantmaking priorities, and awarding grants to achieve substantial local impact.
The CFMC’s Organizational Development (OD) Grants are designed to support Monterey County organizations in unique, non-recurring management or leadership challenges and to significantly enhance their internal operations, thereby better advancing their mission. OD grants, usually ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 with a total of approximately $80,000 available annually, are highly competitive. These grants are aimed at making organizations and leaders stronger, more resilient, and equitable, supporting strategic projects that demonstrate a clear vision for growth, detailed plans for organizational change, realistic budgets, and active leadership involvement. Examples of successful projects include CRM system enhancements, leadership transition support, and strategic planning facilitation.