How much funding does Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program provide?

Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program provides Varies by project type in funding.

When is the deadline for Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program

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Funding Amount

Varies by project type

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program

Funder: Camphill Foundation (PA, US)
Website: camphillfoundation.org
Contact: info@camphillfoundation.org | (215) 720-1465 | P.O. Box 820, Uwchland, PA 19480

Overview

Since 1966, Camphill Foundation has provided more than $10 million in strategic grants and low-interest loans to Camphill communities. The Foundation supports projects aligned with three strategic granting priorities:

Strategic Funding Priorities

Capital Needs Grants & Loans

Providing "bricks and mortar" needed for growth and well-being of communities

Funding property acquisitions, new programs, and initiatives

Supporting construction and renovation of buildings, residential spaces, and workshops

Examples: facility construction, equipment purchases, infrastructure upgrades, solar panels, fire safety systems

Coworker Development Grants

Building and protecting distinctive qualities of Camphill's lifesharing communities

Strengthening coworker recruitment and retention

Supporting professional training and development

Examples: CPR/first aid training, anthroposophical elder care training, leadership development, recruitment campaigns

Capacity Building Grants

Increasing effectiveness of Camphill Communities and the movement in North America

Supporting strategic planning, leadership training, succession planning

Supporting regional communication and activities

Examples: administrative positions, marketing initiatives, website development, endowment campaigns

Eligibility

Applicants: Existing Camphill communities and affiliates only
Geographic Scope: Priority given to Camphill organizations in North America; special consideration afforded to communities in high-need areas worldwide (Russia, South Africa, India, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe)
Organizational Type: Camphill communities, lifesharing organizations, and affiliated entities

Historical Grant Distribution

More than $3.1 million for property acquisitions and new programs
More than $2.2 million for construction and renovation
More than $1.3 million to support communities in high-need areas worldwide
More than $700,000 for coworker recruitment and fundraising programs

Funding Source

Grants are funded by donor appeals and the Camphill Foundation Annual Gala (held each May).

What They Don't Fund

Organizations that are not existing Camphill communities or affiliates

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

Application Deadline: Varies by fiscal year; typically November-December (check website for current year deadline)

Two-Round Review Process:

Round One: Initial review and Board approval (January)

Round Two: Consultation and revision period (February-April); grants announced end of April

Required Application Materials

1. Completed Grant Application Form
- Available on website at camphillfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant/
- Download and save blank form to your computer before filling out
- Do not fill out form in browser window

2. Required Attachments:
- Additional narrative or explanatory documents (with photos if available)
- Project timeline including anticipated start and completion dates
- Detailed project budget
- Audited financial statements for last 2 years
- Current fiscal year operating budget
- Development/fundraising budget for last 3 years
- Most recent Annual Report
- List of Board of Directors and their affiliations
- Any outstanding updates from previously awarded grants
- Prior year grant progress reports (if applicable)

Application Timeline Example (2019)

September 30: Prior year grant progress reports must be submitted to be eligible for new requests
November 4: Deadline for requests to be reviewed by Grant Review Committee
November-December: Clarifications and updates must be submitted upon request
January: Grant Review Committee reviews and makes recommendations to Board; Round One grants approved; applicants notified of decisions
February-April: Consultations regarding Round Two proposals; updates accepted through mid-April
End of April: Round Two grants announced

Special Grant Categories (2021-2022)

Two focused categories offered:

1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in North America
- For North American communities offering training/workshops to increase DEI understanding and healing measures

2. International Camphill Communities
- For communities in economically-challenged areas
- Supports: general operating costs, capital projects, capacity-building, coworker development, Covid-19 relief