Plainfield Foundation Grant

Plainfield Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Plainfield Foundation
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Plainfield Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations that serve residents of Plainfield and North Plainfield. The grant prioritizes projects that ensure year-round programming, provide direct services, address community needs, and benefit underserved populations. Eligible organizations must demonstrate measurable outcomes and effective financial accountability. Ineligible requests include general operating costs and events. This grant aims to foster collaboration and sustainability among nonprofit efforts in the community.

Overview

Plainfield Foundation The Plainfield Foundation provides grant awards to charitable organizations directly supporting residents of the City of Plainfield and Borough of North Plainfield. Our Committee supports projects and programs that: Support year-round programming Provide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organization Address a need in the community for which there is a demonstrated demand Have broad impact or benefit underserved populations Have measurable outcomes, a plan for documenting results, and long-term sustainability Have diversified income streams and demonstrate effective financial accountability Involve collaboration with other organizations Complement rather than duplicate the work of other non-profit organizationsAre submitted from organizations that have 3 years of operation in full service to others. Also, the program or project for which you are applying needs to have at least one (1) complete year with a report showing the measurable impact available prior to applying

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Does your organization have the necessary public charity status (tax-exempt under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code)?

Ineligibility

Our Committee generally does not support:General Operating Costs.Pilot or new programming.Event, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry fees.Multi-year commitments.For-profit organizations.Individuals or private foundations.Fraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizations.Capital expenses or capital campaigns