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FOCUSED FUNDS

These categories are based on the interests of donors who have established funds to support a particular area of grantmaking.

Based on the amount of available grant dollars each year, the majority of the grants awarded will be $1,000 to $10,000. Requests may be submitted for up to $25,000 if there is sufficient funding.

 

A category is listed as ‘Closed’ when all grant dollars have been committed for the calendar year. These ‘Closed’ categories are updated annually in February. Grant applications are accepted in May and October for different funding categories, as reflected below.

DEADLINES

Spring Deadline

 

The Spring deadline for Focused Funds grants is the first Friday in May. The application will be available one month before the deadline. View Deadlines & Open Houses for more information.

 

Area of Focus Description Amount Available
Green Funds Conservation and Environment Closed until Spring 2025
Health Mental Health Closed until Spring 2025
  Children's Mental Health Closed until Spring 2025
Special Populations Developmental Disabilities Closed until Spring 2025
  Older Adults

Closed until Spring 2025

  Hospice and End-of-Life Care

Closed until Spring 2025

Social Services Character and Leadership Development for Youth

Closed until Spring 2025

 


Fall Deadline

The Fall deadline for Focused Funds grants is the first Friday in October. The application will be available one month before the deadline. View Deadlines & Open Houses for more information.

 

AREA OF FOCUS

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AVAILABLE
Community Improvement Historic Preservation

Closed until Fall 2025

  Community Beautification and Public Art

Closed until Fall 2025

Education English Teachers in Private Preparatory Schools and Colleges/Universities

Closed until Fall 2025

Health Medical and Health Education

Closed until Fall 2025

  In-service Education: for voluntary health organizations

Closed until Fall 2025

  Substance Abuse

Closed until Fall 2025

Social Services Parent Education

Closed until Fall 2025

  Adoption and Foster Care

Closed until Fall 2025

  Summer Camp Maintenance

Closed until Fall 2025

STAFF CONTACTS

General questions, and categories not mentioned/assigned above, please contact Emily Savors.

Joseph A. Jeffrey Fund and Historic Preservation, please contact Matthew Martin.

Green Funds, please contact Dan Sharpe.

Hospice and End-of-Life Care, please contact Dan Sharpe.

Technical assistance, please contact Melissa McCool.