NextFifty announces Special Initiative 2020 – United States
Deadline: Ongoing
NextFifty is seeking applications for the Special Initiative 2020 for providing unrestricted funding to support Colorado nonprofits and government entities.
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The purpose of the Special Initiative 2020 Fund is to address the needs of nonprofit and government organizations whose mission and goals are to benefit older adults. Unrestricted funding is available in an effort to support older adult-serving nonprofits and government entities in Colorado during this unprecedented time.
The Special Initiative 2020 Fund is intended for one-time, unrestricted support and may not exceed 17% of the organization’s annual operating budget up to a maximum of $75,000. NextFifty Initiative wants to help organizations providing needed services and supports to older adults during these uncertain times.
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Funding Information
Request amount may not exceed 17% of the organization’s annual operating budget up to a maximum of $75,000. In addition, grants will be limited to a $25,000 cap for organizations without a recent external audit.
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Eligibility Criteria
The Special Initiative 2020 Fund will offer unrestricted support for Colorado 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) nonprofits and government entities whose mission and goals are to benefit older adults (those 50+) or their caregivers.
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Requirements of Grantees
If a grant is awarded, the organization will be expected to:
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Sign a grant agreement
Provide required progress reports
Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding will be evaluated using criteria including, but not limited to:
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Language Matters: NextFifty Initiative is intentional in the words used when talking about aging and efforts to combat age discrimination. Grant applications should exhibit the Reframing Aging principles. Increase participation in this movement by visiting Changing the Narrative.
Thoroughness of Submission: All grant seekers must submit all required documents in order to be considered for funding. All attached documents must be readable in the submitted format. Applicants must not submit password protected documents as these cannot be opened or considered. Applications missing materials will not be reviewed.
Target Group: The organization requesting funding must be directly involved in work that primarily benefits adults age 50 and older or their caregivers. Applications are strengthened by the inclusion of underserved target populations (e.g., disabled, low income, rural, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ, homeless).
Mission Alignment: The organization’s mission and goals must be consistent with NextFifty Initiative’s mission and priorities.
Contribution to Social Impact: The request for funding must clearly describe how the organization expects to impact the aging community and how well positioned the organization is within its focus area.
For more information, visit https://www.next50initiative.org/funding-opportunities/special-initiative-2020