Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants

Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants

Geographic Scope: Dutchess County, New York

Funding Focus: Arts, culture and education with special consideration given to grants that would improve access to facilities and events for young people and senior citizens

Eligibility:

Tax-exempt organizations located in Dutchess County, New York

Tax-exempt organizations providing services to residents of Dutchess County, New York (must be able to clearly document the number of residents in Dutchess County being served)

What Will NOT Be Funded:

Individuals

Debt reduction

Underwriting of special events (fundraising events)

Equipment, unless expressly tied to program support

Fundraising campaigns, such as endowment, capital or annual campaigns

Projects related to partisan politics or elections

Schools; however, grants may be made to support student/teacher community service programs targeted to assist community needs or for professional development opportunities at schools targeting disadvantaged populations

Religious organizations; however, grants may be made to support non-religious programs provided through these institutions

Expenses incurred prior to the expected announcement dates of the grant awards

Award Amount:

Grants made through this program will not exceed $3,000

Average grant award is $1,500

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by October 15th. Awards will be announced in December.

Timeline to Spend Funds: All funds granted must be spent within the year from fund date.

Contact Information:

Cristin McPeake, VP Programs

Phone: (845) 452-3077

Email: grants@communityfoundationshv.org

Main office: 25 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Review Criteria:

Quality of Program/Project: Clear description of program/project, realistic implementation plan with specific activities and timeline

Capacity and Stability of the Organization: Ability to carry out proposed work, previous experience, functional and financial stability

Budget and Additional Support: Clear and realistic budget, plan for future funding, evidence of support from other funders or in-kind support

Impact/Results: How the program will make a difference to target population and broader community, significance of program, finite or broad impact, one-time or long-term benefit, change-oriented approach addressing root causes

Reaction & Perceptions: Sense of excitement about program, importance/timeliness of issue, ripple effect of funding or not funding

Review Process: All applications rated by Ann and Abe Effron Committee of the Community Foundations. All recommendations reviewed, approved or declined by Board of Trustees.