Funding Requests
» 2012 Funding Application – Applications are to be postmarked by March 23, 2012.
The Maynard Community Chest allocates funds to local non-profit human service organizations on a once-a-year basis and does not fund one-time requests. If you have a particular funding need and don’t know where to go, e-mail us and we will be glad to help you get the information you need or at least put you in touch with someone who can help you directly.
Non-profit organizations eligible for funding from the Maynard Community Chest must:
- Align with our mission, “The all-volunteer Maynard Community Chest, Inc., strengthens our community by supporting local nonprofit organizations that provide essential human services to people who live or work in Maynard, Massachusetts”.
- Be a 501 c 3 non-profit organization.
- Have a stated policy of non-discrimination in regard to all persons, irrespective of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, disability or veterans’ status, and compliance with all requirements of law and regulations with respect to the provision of services.
To become a supported organization of the Maynard Community Chest, please submit a formal request, including proof of the above eligibility requirements, by November before the funding cycle begins in January.
Funding Applications are sent out in January and must be completed by March. One representative of each supported organization must attend our Annual Meeting in February of the year after the organization has received funding.
The Allocation Committee reviews Funding Applications in March and April and checks are mailed out in June. Please note that in our evaluation, we prioritize the following criteria:
- Demonstrable knowledge of how your organization impacts the Maynard community
- Clearly articulated plans for how our funds will be used
- Impact of Maynard Community Chest funds on your organization
- Effort to evaluate your organization’s programs and services
- Collaboration with the Maynard Community Chest throughout the year
Funding Report
Selected organizations must complete a Funding Report in order to be reviewed for funding for 2011. Email reports are due by March 9, 2012.
