HOW WE FUND
The Foundation awards grants for general operating and for projects, primarily to support direct services. Most grants will be for single-year support, but the Foundation will consider multi-year support on a case by case basis. The Foundation will entertain proposals for capital support on a case by case basis.
The Foundation operates four grant cycles per year, one for each focus area:
Winter
ARTS
APPLICATIONS
Open:
January 1
Close:January 31
DECISION BY
March 15
Spring
Education
APPLICATIONS
Open:
April 1
Close:April 30
DECISION BY
June 15
Summer
Food
APPLICATIONS
Open:
July 1
Close:July 31
DECISION BY
September 15
Fall
HOUSING
APPLICATIONS
Open:
October 1
Close:October 31
DECISION BY
December 15
Upon receiving a proposal, the trustees may conduct a site visit as part of its review process.
Grants typically range from $10,000 to $50,000.