Funding Amount

Up to $8K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Tracked since
September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Offered in two cycles - Spring (Mar-Apr) and Fall (Oct-Nov).”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Organizations

Geography

  • California
  • In Monterey County

Overview

Grants of up to $7,500 annually to nonprofit organizations (total revenue up to $3 million) to bring public arts and culture programs to life in Monterey County; one grant per organization per year. Offered in two cycles - Spring (Mar-Apr) and Fall (Oct-Nov). Funded by the County of Monterey, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Todd Lueders Fund.

How to Apply

Apply via the arts4mc online grant portal during the Spring or Fall cycle; reviewed by volunteer panels across the county's five supervisorial districts.

What Arts Council for Monterey County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

Grants in 2025
37
Total given
$291K
Median grant
$7,000
Range
$6,000–$18K
  • 98% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California, where this grant's project is located.
  • By dollars: California 98%, New York 2%. Top recipient cities: Salinas, CA; Monterey, CA; Carmel, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Action Council of Monterey County · Salinas, CA

    To support the arts and cultural heritage

    $18K

  • Alisal Center for the Fine Arts · Salinas, CA

    To support the arts and cultural heritage

    $14K

  • Palenke Arts · Seaside, CA

    To support the arts and cultural heritage

    $12K

  • New Canon Theatre Company · Seaside, CA

    To support the arts and cultural heritage

    $11K

  • Monterey Jazz Festival · Monterey, CA

    To support the arts and cultural heritage

    $10K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

Project Locations

  • CA

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