Guidelines

Only proposals that address one or more of the Foundation’s Fields of Interest areas are encouraged. At this time, Woodbury Community Foundation’s interest areas are being revised.  Please check back soon for more details.

The Foundation will consider grant applications for:

• Capacity Building (board/faculty/staff development, conferences/seminars, technical assistance, strategic planning, training)
• Capital equipment (computer systems, technology enhancements, equipment)
• Operating (expenses related to current/ongoing programs, including salaries & marketing)
• New Program (curriculum development, exhibitions, public awareness, seed money/start-up funding, performance/production costs, mentoring programs)

The Foundation will not consider grant applications for:

• Sectarian religious programs
• Grants to individuals
• Building/renovation projects
• Programs not serving residents of Woodbury
• For profit organizations
• Lobbying
• Endowment campaigns
• Previously incurred debt
• Political organizations

Letters of Inquiry are due no later than June 30, 2010.  Foundation staff will reply to all letters of inquiry by July 31, 2010.

Should your organization be selected for a full proposal, your complete proposal will be due no later than August 31, 2010.  You will receive a letter of acceptance or denial no later than September 30, 2010.