Brookline Community Foundation is accepting proposals for its Brookline For All Grant Program to provide immediate funding to support initiatives intended to make Brookline a welcoming and inclusive community where the rights and dignity of all community members are upheld and protected.
Donor Name: Brookline Community Foundation (BCF)
State: Massachusetts
Town: Brookline
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $3,000
Details:
Focus Areas
The Brookline For All Grant Program aims to respond to community and organizational needs as they arise. The foundation welcome proposals that address, but do not need to be limited to, the following focuses:
- Identifying and raising awareness of community needs
- Creating forums for community conversations and education
- Advancing and protecting the rights of vulnerable community member
- Encouraging the development of new leaders
- Addressing issues of discrimination
Grant Structure
Brookline For All grants are general operating grants. BCF will consider funding requests up to $3,000.
Priority Considerations
In alignment with their organizational vision and grantmaking goals, as the foundation review proposals, they will give preference to community organizations and groups that are working to ensure Brookline is inclusive and equitable for all, organizations that are led by BIPOC, and/or efforts that focus on BIPOC and other vulnerable populations.
Eligible Organizations
- Grants shall be made to or through tax-exempt organizations that meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, as well as to governmental bodies and agencies serving the Town. Town Departments, Committees, and Commissions seeking funding should review BCF’s Town Guidelines before submitting an application. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for projects assisting the wider community and if their project does not include the promotion of religious beliefs. If an organization or project is not tax-exempt, an application may be submitted through an organization that has agreed to serve as a fiscal sponsor. If needed, BCF can assist applicants in identifying an appropriate fiscal sponsor.
- To be eligible, an organization or group must be operated and organized so that it does not discriminate in the hiring of staff or provision of services on the basis of race, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. The Foundation defines the Brookline community as those who live, work or go to school in Brookline.
- Brookline for All grants will not support fundraising or capital campaigns, capital expenses, individuals, political campaigns (direct or indirect), lobbying, or travel.
Please note: Organizations that are currently funded through other grant programs of the Brookline Community Foundation are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Brookline For All Grant Program.
