The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is seeking applications for the 2024 Community Grant Program for Arts & Creativity, Basic Needs, and Economic Opportunity projects.
Donor Name: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 6/14/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program is designed to be responsive and flexible and utilizes many trust-based philanthropic principles. They strive for this approach to take less total time for applicants, be more interactive, and provide a different method for storytelling.
Focus Areas
- Arts & Creativity – Building and supporting a diverse and strong arts & culture ecosystem where all belong.
- Basic Needs – Working to ensure all residents of community have food and shelter.
- Economic Opportunity – English Language Learning programs and Job Training & Financial Literacy programs.
Funding Information
Grant range is $2,500 – $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Types of Organizations
- 501c3 nonprofits, or any entity operating under a fiscal sponsorship of a 501c3.
- Collaboratives and coalitions with a fiscal sponsor and identified project lead.
- Houses of worship running community-serving programs that are not faith based and do not proselytize.
- Large multiservice institutions applying for well-aligned discrete projects.
Geographic Location & Service Area
- Based in Worcester County and serve primarily its residents.
- Not based in Worcester County but have a meaningful physical presence.
- Providing an unduplicated service in Worcester County and can demonstrate they have authentic partnerships and relationships with local stakeholders.
Selection Criteria
Projects will be assessed in the following areas:
- Feasibility- the budget and proposed work match and are doable within grant range.
The level of access and barrier reduction for residents of Worcester County that is created.
How much of a creative or innovative solution to a pressing community need(s) the project or program is. - Measurable and manageable goals and outcomes that are aligned with one or more of expressed focus areas.
- Organizational commitment in the areas of equity, community voice and systems disruption.
Are sound organizations with strong financial and governance functions.
For more information, visit Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
