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:

  • Resident-owned communities (ROCs)

  • Communities must have had a Technical Assistance relationship with a ROC USA Network affiliate

  • Applications reviewed and scored by ROC Association Board members
  • 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:

  • Email: rocassociation@rocusa.org

  • ROC USA Headquarters: 6 Loudon Road, Suite 306, Concord, NH 03301

  • Phone: 603.513.2791
  • 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

      Application Contact

    • Email: rocassociation@rocusa.org
    • For questions or requests regarding applications

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-developmenthousinggrassroots

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