How much funding does Critical Community Needs Grant provide?

Critical Community Needs Grant provides $60,000 per year (2016-2017 initiative; total $120,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for Critical Community Needs Grant?

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

Critical Community Needs Grant

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Funding Amount

$60,000 per year (2016-2017 initiative; total $120,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Critical Community Needs Grant

Funder: Glens Falls Foundation

Initiative Period: 2016-2017 (historical program)

Award Amount: $60,000 in one or more grants per year (total of $120,000 for 2016-2017)

Focus Areas

Problems of intergenerational poverty
Families in crisis

Funding Preferences

Innovative approaches
Practical and sustainable approaches
Projects that can be implemented in a timely manner
Projects likely to produce measurable results
Proposals involving collaboration among local agencies

Eligible Applicants

Local non-profit organizations
Charitable groups
Healthcare organizations
Educational groups
Partnerships/collaborations of multiple organizations

Evaluation Criteria

Is the sponsoring organization(s) financially stable?
Will the proposed program or service have long-term impact?
Will a significant number of people benefit?
Will there be a significant community benefit?
Is there a real need for the Foundation to contribute?

Important Note

Status: This was a time-limited initiative for 2016-2017. The website content indicates historical deadlines (November 30, 2015; February 2016; April 2016 announcement). This program may not be currently active.

How to Apply

Critical Community Needs Grant Application Process

Note: This was a time-limited initiative for 2016-2017 with historical deadlines. Current availability should be confirmed with the Foundation.

Application Timeline (2016 Initiative)

Phase 1 - Letter of Interest:

Deadline: November 30, 2015

Submission: Submit letter of interest to Glens Falls Foundation

Phase 2 - Committee Meetings:

Timing: January 2016

Purpose: Distribution Committee meets with representatives of organizations whose letters appear likely to achieve project goals

Phase 3 - Full Grant Application:

Deadline: End of February 2016

Submission: Selected applicants asked to submit full grant applications

Phase 4 - Announcement:

Timing: April 2016

Announcement of winning applicant(s)

Letter of Interest Requirements

Should include:

Brief description of proposal addressing intergenerational poverty and/or families in crisis

High-level goals

Proposed measures of success

Particular attention to Foundation's evaluative criteria:

- Financial stability of organization(s)
- Long-term impact of program/service
- Number of beneficiaries
- Significant community benefit
- Real need for Foundation contribution

Contact Information

Submit to: Glens Falls Foundation
Contact: Foundation Business Administrator Michael Niles
Email: administrator@glensfallsfoundation.org
Additional Resources: Download Glens Falls Foundation's Request for Grant Applications

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