Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program

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

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

Submission Instructions

• Complete application form available online
• Submit all required attachments
• Meet stated deadline to be considered
• Contact foundation for current year application link and deadline