CMFF: Faces Grants - Sussex County

The CMFF: Faces Grants in Sussex County, led by the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, aims to support small, community-driven projects that often go unnoticed. Established in 2000, this program prioritizes local nonprofits with operating budgets under $500,000. To qualify, organizations must have been active for at least two years and serve Sussex County residents. FACES emphasizes collaboration with community leaders to ensure funding aligns with local needs, fostering impactful initiatives that enrich the community.

The FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) program is designed to find and fund the smaller, overlooked projects in our neighborhoods. Our belief is that too often, it is the major nonprofit organizations with visibility and ample support that win donors' attention.
The FACES program is designed to find and fund the smaller, overlooked projects in our neighborhoods and utilize a volunteer advisory board composed of community leaders who evaluate grant applications and recommend funding choices. The FACES advisory board provides a unique insight into community needs and priorities and allows us to support projects that are most important to the community.

Eligibility

Beneficiaries must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization or public agency specifically serving the residents of our funding areas.Organizations must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less.
Organizations must have been in operation for a minimum of two (2) full years.
All FACES grant funds must stay in Sussex County, DE and be used to support programming for Sussex County residents.In Sussex County, organizations must be based in the county to be eligible for funding.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be distributed to:Individuals.Political associations or candidates.Organizations that would disperse the funding to others.Organizations that discriminate by race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or national origin.Religious organizations for direct religious work are prohibited from receiving grants.