Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MJ LaFoley Foundation Grant

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for deserving students to meet their special needs or achieve educational or amateur athletic goals through special programs.

Geographic Scope: New England residents

Focus Areas:

  • Athletic programs

  • Educational programs

  • Artistic programs

  • After-school coaching or tutoring

  • Special drama programs or instruction

  • Special outdoor challenge programs

  • Special academic institutes or camps

  • Specific athletic camps
  • Eligibility:

  • Age: 10 to 17 years old

  • Resident of New England

  • Has encountered an unusual personal difficulty such as:

  • - Learning disability
    - Personal or family problems
    - Physical needs
  • Has successfully demonstrated determination to overcome challenges

  • Exhibits unusual talent in chosen area of interest

  • Exemplifies MJ's qualities as a humanitarian with enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication
  • Ineligibility:

  • Trustees, employees, or family members of the Foundation or related entities are not eligible
  • Non-Discrimination: The Foundation makes grants on an objective and non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national or ethnic origin.

    Selection Process: Foundation Trustees and Advisory Committee meet on a case-by-case basis to determine selection and number of grants awarded. All requests are acknowledged and reviewed. Decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year.

    Contact: Available through mjfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download Application: Access the application form from the website (available at mjfoundation.org)
    2. Complete Formal Application: Submit a formal application detailing the special program or opportunity
    3. Review and Decision: The Foundation Trustees and Advisory Committee review applications on a rolling basis
    4. Notification: All applicants are acknowledged; decisions are communicated throughout the year

    Required Information:

  • Applicant age, residency confirmation (New England)

  • Description of personal challenges or difficulties encountered

  • Documentation of determination and efforts to overcome challenges

  • Evidence of talent and expertise in chosen area

  • Program or opportunity details and associated costs

  • How the grant would further educational, athletic, or artistic goals
  • Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed material requirements should be confirmed in the downloadable application form.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsafter-schoolyouth-sportsarts

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