General Grants (Health & Welfare, Education, and Other Nonprofit Support)

Q: When is the deadline for General Grants (Health & Welfare, Education, and Other Nonprofit Support)?

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

AGNES M LINDSAY TRUST

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Grants for Homeless Food Security Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $7,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Grant Program

Funder: Agnes M. Lindsay Trust (established 1939)

Status: Currently not accepting unsolicited requests

Geographic Scope: Limited to nonprofit organizations located in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont

Eligibility:

Must be a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status

Grants are NOT awarded to individuals

All grantees must wait one year from the date of award before reapplying (except Campership requests)

Focus Areas: Based on 2024 awards, the Trust supports:

Health & Welfare programs

Education and Scholarships (not awarded in 2024 due to increased need in other areas)

Homeless Shelter initiatives

Food Bank/Food Pantry programs

Dental/Oral Health services

Camperships/Recreational programs

Review Process:

Proposals reviewed on a monthly basis or more often as necessary

Letter of Inquiry responses sent via email

Grant Proposal Letters of Decision sent by U.S. Mail

Reporting Requirements:

Status report required after grant has been expended

Report form available for download

Contact:

Amy Lampert, Administrative Director

Phone: 978-455-7818

Email: admin@lindsaytrust.org

Address: 10 North Road Suite 2, Chelmsford, MA 01824

How to Apply

Letter of Inquiry (First-Time Applicants Only)

If you have never applied to the Trust, submit an LOI as your first contact. Skip this step if you are a previous applicant or requesting a Campership grant.

LOI must include:
1. Mission of your organization
2. Brief description of organizational history and current programming
3. Explanation of need for support
4. Project budget (if applicable)
5. Amount requesting and other funding sources under consideration or already secured
6. Federal Tax ID#
7. Legal address
8. Telephone number and email
9. Your name and title

Submission Format: Word document or PDF via email to admin@lindsaytrust.org

Full Grant Request

Required Documents:
1. PROPOSAL SUMMARY.doc (optional to use form, but use as guideline for required information)
2. Narrative of the organization and description of need (can be included in Proposal Summary)
3. COMPLETE audited Financial Statements for last two years (2023-2024) OR Form 990s - PROPOSALS WITHOUT FINANCIALS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED
4. Budget for capital expenditures (if applicable)
5. Estimates or quotes obtained (if applicable)
6. IRS 501(c)(3) Determination letter

Submission Format: Electronic submission preferred (PDF format); Word and Excel documents accepted

Submission Address: admin@lindsaytrust.org

Alternative: U.S. Mail acceptable if you call or email first to notify the Trust

Contact for Questions:

Amy Lampert, Administrative Director

Phone: 978-455-7818

Email: admin@lindsaytrust.org

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