Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant

The Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant supports community enrichment initiatives in Shirley, focusing on education, public safety, youth activities, arts, and senior citizens. Grants, up to $2,000, are awarded biannually to programs that foster social change and collaboration among organizations. Eligible recipients include nonprofits directly benefiting the town. The Foundation prioritizes sustainable programs and those that build community spirit, while excluding requests for operating costs and discriminatory projects.

Since 1998 the Shirley Charitable Foundation has been aiding community members and programs to enrich the quality of life in the Shirley Community. The Foundation is focused on bringing people together through programs that might otherwise not be available concentrating on education, public safety, youth activities, arts and cultural performances and senior citizens. We strive to engage people and organizations with shared goals to work together, assisting them with grants and technical support.
Although the Shirley Charitable Foundation doesn't prioritize any particular area for funding, it does focus on programs, activities and strategies that create social change in any number of areas. We support programs that are examples of creative problem solving and programs that work collaboratively with other organizations for a common purpose. It is expected that grants will be in the amounts up to a maximum of $2,000, which will be awarded in two grant cycles per calendar year.
The Foundation will award grants to:

• Programs that directly benefit the town of Shirley .Programs in education for residents of Shirley
• .Programs for the senior population of Shirley
• .Programs that foster community spirit
• .Programs that help make a societal change
• .Programs that support the vision and goals of the Foundation.
• Types of Grants
• Full Grants — awards are typically granted ranging up to a maximum of $2,000 through two yearly grant cycles.

Small Grants — throughout the year we may fund a small number of grants under $500 for innovative programs that fit into our general guidelines but are time sensitive due to unforeseen circumstances.
Grant Cycles and Deadlines
Full Grants are awarded on March 30th and September 30th. Grant application deadline for a March 30th award is December 15th prior. Grant application deadline for a September 30th award is June 15th prior.
Mini Grants are awarded through out the year as determined by the Foundation Board of Directors. We cannot expedite a funding decision.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations serving Town of Shirley.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not award grants to:

Programs that do not directly benefit the town of Shirley . Requests intended to cover operating costs.
.Programs sponsored by political or religious groups
.Discretionary or emergency requests.