Agency Grants

Who may apply?

Any social service agency or non-profit organization serving the health, education and welfare needs of residents in the Villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, New York, the Town of Eastchester, New York, and areas located in the 10708 zip code (“the Target Area”) may apply.

How is funding determined?

Funding is determined by an evaluation committee and our board of directors who take into consideration:

+ Community needs and measurable impact
+ Agency’s standards of performance, evaluation, and reporting
+ Distribution of existing services
+ Agency’s demonstrated financial need
+ Connection to our mission

What is the agency grant cycle?

+ Applications open in November
+ Applications due 2nd week of January
+ Review begins
+ Agency visits in February and March
+ Grant allocation in April
+ Allocations announced in May/June
+ Quarterly reports submitted
+ Quarterly payments issued (excepting alternative arrangements)

Criteria

All agencies need to meet the following criteria to be considered.
1

Uniqueness of Proposal

Services rendered by member agencies shall meet critical local needs and shall not duplicate services already being provided by an existing member agency to the same population.

2

Incorporated & Tax Exempt

The agency shall be an incorporated, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and have a written constitution and/or by-laws that clearly define its mission, organizational structure and the duties, authority and responsibilities of its governing body.

3

Administration

+ Qualified staff and/or volunteers
+ Complete and accurate administrative services and reports
+ Demonstrable community support
+ An adequate physical location for its purpose

4

Non-Discrimination Policy

+ A non-discrimination policy
+ Fee policies that relate to agency’s costs for the proposed and participants’ capacity to pay

5

Financial Condition

+ Sound financial condition and capacity
+ The capacity to furnish an audited annual financial statement upon request
+ Full-data on methods of self-support