Community Foundation of Merced County Grants

Community Foundation of Merced County Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Merced County
Last Updated: November 04, 2025

Summary

The Community Foundation of Merced County is dedicated to enhancing local nonprofits and schools through trust-based grantmaking. By prioritizing inclusivity, they support diverse organizations serving the Merced County area, addressing the needs of all age groups from infants to the elderly. Their funding aims to create a prosperous future for the community, ensuring equitable access to resources while fostering collaboration among local donors and agencies.

Overview

Community Foundation of Merced County Merced County is our home. We have a deep understanding of the challenges and amazing opportunity of the region. Through our partnerships with local donors, non-profits, and community members, we are dedicated to the promise of creating a strong and prosperous future for our valley. Grantmaking Our goal is to bolster the success and impact of organizations in Merced County. We have a commitment to trust-based grantmaking and general operating support grants for nonprofit, and school, partners addressing our priority funding areas. Our funding priorities are inclusive of the broad array of needs arising in Merced County. Our giving covers the lifespan, infant to elder, and supports agencies addressing the individual and collective needs of our communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Organizations are:Nonprofit agencies with evidence of tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation Located within and primarily serving residents of Merced County Operated and organized so that they do not discriminate in the hiring of staff or in providing services on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability