PEMV: Community and Impact Grants

PEMV: Community and Impact Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc
Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Summary

The PEMV Community and Impact Grants, provided by the Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation, aim to support local nonprofit organizations through thoughtful grant-making processes. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, focusing on enhancing the quality of life in Martha's Vineyard. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and local government agencies. The foundation prioritizes well-planned initiatives with strong community support, ensuring that funding addresses pressing local needs.

Overview

Grant making at the Permanent Endowment Grant making at the Permanent Endowment is a thoughtful process. Through careful assessment of community needs, understanding of existing programs, identification of gaps in service, and evaluation of nonprofit management, the Foundation works to provide the most effective support for local nonprofit organizations. Our grant making priorities are guided not only by the knowledge of our Board but also by our donors’ charitable intentions. We support organizations with a well-planned approach to issues and needs, a demonstrated base of support, capable leadership and the involvement of individuals with the skills necessary to carry out the work. Funding Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is a family of funds, each with its own name and purpose. These funds have been established by individual donors, families and organizations as a way to provide support to enhance the quality of life on Martha’s Vineyard. In general, Community Grants range in size from $1,000 to $10,000 and Impact Grants from $10,000 to $25,000. The Foundation’s staff reviews all applications and follows up on missing information or with questions regarding a submission. An incomplete application will be deferred until all of the necessary information has been provided.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility includes:Any not-for-profit organization with Internal Revenue Service 501 (c) (3) status may apply for a grant from the Permanent Endowment Local government agencies also may apply The programs we support primarily serve Martha’s Vineyard and benefit the people of our community.

Ineligibility

The Endowment will not consider grants for:Political purposesReligious causes or projects benefiting members of a specific church or religious denominationAgency endowments or for individuals, other than for scholarships or educational programs as determined by a fund’s special provisions.