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Grants of $356,600 to Westchester Organizations
Westchester Community Foundation has made seventeen grants totaling $356,600 to local agencies.  “We are so proud to be able to fund programs at these wonderful agencies,” said Catherine Marsh, WCF’s Executive Director. “A key goal of the foundation is to bring together philanthropists and organizations that serve the community—the vetting process in awarding these grants assures our donors that their support is being used in the best way possible.” In early 2009’s economic downturn, the Westchester Community Foundation’s Board of Advisors voted to direct any funds possible (those not restricted by donors) to critical needs in the county, notably food, shelter, and safety.
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Stephanie Crispinelli Fund Established
The family of Stephanie Crispinelli has established the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund in her memory. Stephanie was one of a group of students and faculty from Lynn University of Boca Raton, Florida, who had just arrived in Haiti when the earthquake struck on January 12, 2010. The group was there to participate in the "Journey of Hope" program with the nonprofit organization Food for the Poor. This Fund will continue Stephanie's legacy of caring and giving by supporting charitable, educational and scientific projects.  Donations may be made to: The Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund, Westchester Community Foundation, 200 North Central Park Ave, Suite 310, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
 
2010 Grants Opportunities
The Competitive Grants Process for 2010 has been announced.  Click here for more details.
 
Technical Assistance PDF Print E-mail

Technical Assistance grants are available for nonprofit organizations that demonstrate need in the following areas:


  • Strategic planning/board development and training
  • Exploring/arbitrating merger with another nonprofit
  • Setting up shared services with another nonprofit(s)
  • Executive Director transition


Grants typically fund 50% of project's costs (organization is expected to contribute to the process).  Costs covered may include consulting, legal or financial services.  Organizations planning to use consultants should identify those individuals/firms prior to submitting a letter of inquiry (LOI).  If a consultant has been identified to work on the project, the LOI should include narrative of selection process, including specific qualifications of consultant.


Grant range:

$2,500 - $10,000

 

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations serving Westchester County.


Reporting

 

Grantees must submit a project and budget report at the end of the project.  Depending on the nature of the project, an interim report may also be required.


Interested agencies should contact Betsy Bush before submitting an LOI.  She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (914) 948-5166 x7.

View the 2009 grantees.