Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust Grant

Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw
Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: October 18, 2025

Summary

The Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust, established in 2002, focuses on supporting organizations that aid the visually impaired, religious institutions aligned with the Episcopal Church, and services for the homeless or substance-dependent. Grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 are offered for impactful projects. Priority is given to organizations in New Jersey, particularly those enhancing capacity or making capital improvements. Applications must include a detailed budget and project outline.

Overview

Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust Mission The Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust was established in 2002. The deForest Charitable Trust specifically supports: Organizations that provide services to those who are visually limited Churches and organizations affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States and other religious organizations in union with, or recognized by the Episcopal Church Organizations that provide services to those who are homeless, unemployed or substance-dependent All applications must specify the purpose of the grant request, provide a project budget and a detailed outline of how funds will be spent and indicate the expected outcome. Funding The Trust’s giving program has changed and now makes grants of $25,000 to $50,000 over 1, or multiple years to projects with the potential for significant impact.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The deForest Charitable Trust specifically serves the people of New Jersey.The Trust will consider program requests that increase an organization’s capacity, reach or impact, or requests for capital improvements or technical support.

Ineligibility

Grant requests for building campaigns and general operating support are not considered.