Community Foundation of Middlesex County 2020-2021 Grant Program
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Deadline: 21-Sep-20
The Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 competitive application cycle.
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While some variation is possible because of funds available for grantmaking, the Areas of Need / Impact are:
Community Enrichment (Arts/Culture/History)
Community Health (Health/Medical/Hospital Care)
Economic Security/Economic Opportunity
Economic Development
Education (Community Wide/Schools)
Environment/Animal Welfare and Protection
Public / Social Benefit (Civic Improvement/ Social Service)
Recreation
Women and Girls
At-risk Boys & Young Men
Funding Information
Community Foundation grants typically range from a minimum of $500 to a high of $5,000, with the majority of grants in the $1,500 to $3,500 range.
The Community Foundation does not explicitly prohibit previous grant recipients from applying for the same program in the current funding cycle; subsequent funding will be considered by the Grants Committee but is not guaranteed.
Funding Priorities
The Community Foundation gives priority to grant proposals that:
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Address a documented need or concern within an interest area;
Build the capacity of community organizations and/or programs that help individuals to help themselves;
Foster cooperative approaches to community issues through collaborations based on shared visions and mutual responsibility;
Serve as a catalyst for attracting other funding resources; and
Build infrastructure within the organization in order to meet its mission.
Eligibility Criteria
Competitive Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations and 170(c)(1) governmental units serving Middlesex County towns.
Grant proposals should address a need within identified Focus Areas and demonstrate a positive impact on the organization, project, community or persons served.
For more information, visit https://middlesexcountycf.org/non-profits/grants/grants-program/