Better Together Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
May 4, 2026
26 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Better Together Grants
Funder: ROC Association (part of ROC USA)
Status: Active; applications accepted annually
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per community
Geographic Scope: National; for resident-owned communities (ROCs)
Focus Areas: Community improvement projects selected by ROC Association Directors. Past recipients have used funds for various community enhancements.
Eligibility:
Application Process: Communities submit written applications describing their project ideas and plans. Board members review and score applications individually before meeting to discuss and determine final ratings.
Contact Information:
Background: In 2023, ROC USA received 49 applications and selected 10 communities to receive grants. The ROC Association encourages communities not selected to explore alternative funding sources or reapply in future years.
How to Apply
Application Process for Better Together Grants
1. Application Period: Typically open for approximately one month in spring (e.g., April 3 – May 3 for 2023; March 17 – May 4 for 2025)
2. Required Materials:
- Written application describing the community's project
- Detailed project plan
- Board approval of the application
3. Submission Format: Applications submitted to ROC Association (format not specified in available materials)
4. Review Process:
- Each ROC Association Director independently reads and scores applications
- Review period typically lasts approximately two weeks
- Directors meet to discuss applications and determine final ratings
- Process may involve several meetings
5. Notification: Selected communities are notified before results are posted publicly
- Email: rocassociation@rocusa.org
- For questions or requests regarding applications
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