The Community Chest is now accepting applications for its Annual Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Community Chest
State: New Jersey
County: Bergen County (NJ)
City/Town/Borough: Selected Cities, Towns and Boroughs
Township: Selected Townships
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Mission
To lead initiatives and support nonprofits that make their communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County.
Grant Priorities
- Mental Health services – The Chest supports mental health services for people in their services area of all ages, with priority given to children and adolescents
- Food Insecurity and Healthy Eating – The Chest provides financial support and programming for local residents who are experiencing food insecurity and support for programs teaching people about eating healthy to address such health issues as diabetes or obesity
- Home Care (Health Care Staffing and Services) – Services provided in the home for elderly or disabled people, on an hourly basis, ranging from companionship to physical care not requiring a nursing degree
- Educational Enhancement/College and Career Prep – Students of ages, from low income families, who are academically motivated often need support for educational and enrichment expenses. This includes participating in college prep classes, attending enrichment programs, payment for tutorial services, or expenses such as books, meals or appropriate clothing.
- Racial Justice Education – The Community Chest plays a leadership role in the Coalition for Racial Unity and Equity (CRUE), a group formed by local professionals following the slaying of George Floyd. Through providing educational and advocacy opportunities in the community people are provided information about equity and justice. Sponsored activities include multiracial/multiethnic dinners where discussions are held that sensitize participants to topics on race relations. Other activities such as library displays offer participants learning materials about equity through reading and viewing materials. The Chest provides financial support for these activities.
Funding Information
The maximum amount awarded to an agency for an Annual Grant is $20,000. Successful first time applicants are limited to $5,000 in funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Agencies applying for funds must meet the following criteria:
- Agencies must have a 501(c) 3 IRS designation
- They must be incorporated for at least two years
- They must provide services to residents of eastern Bergen county including:
- Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh, and Tenafly
- Agencies must be in compliance with their Statement of Statement of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice.
For more information, visit The Community Chest.
