APPLYING FOR CHARITABLE and NON-PROFIT GRANTS
Who can apply for a grant?
Charitable and nonprofit organizations with their own IRS letter of Tax Exempt Status 501(c)(3) may apply. The organization must be located in western Massachusetts in the 413 area code and should only submit one proposal per review.
What kinds of projects or services are likely to receive funding?
The Xeric Foundation provides funds to charitable and nonprofit organizations for unique projects or services and where possible to leverage other funds. The foundation was not designed to assist with operating budgets or capital costs. In the event of a priority or set focus for a particular grant period, a press release will be issued.
What is the range of grants awarded?
Small grants are encouraged. Grants generally don't exceed $5000. If you are requesting in excess of this amount, please indicate if you can use a smaller amount of funds.
Application Procedures
Grant proposals must be submitted in the form of a written request and must include the following:
1.) a cover letter that clearly states the organization's project or service and the amount requested,
2.) a brief history of the organization's origins and its current programs,
3.) a description of the project and personnel, the need and specific objectives to be addressed, the implementation plan, and the relevance of the program to the community,
4.) a list of the Board of Directors,
5.) a projected calendar of the proposed project,
6.) a budget for the requested funds -- the amount requested and its purpose must be outlined in the budget,
7.) a copy of the organization's IRS letter of Tax Exempt Status 501(c)(3),
8.) a copy of the organization's current financial statement (audited, if available),
9.) a total of six collated copies of the entire application, preferably separated into folders or large envelopes. (No styrofoam peanuts, binders or plastic sleeves please.)
When to apply
Proposals are reviewed annually by a distribution committee. Requests must be postmarked by the deadline date. Early application is encouraged. Reply cards will be sent as notification that applications have been received.
Grant Report Form:
Xeric Foundation requests from grantees a report (after reception of a charitable grant) as to the effect/outcome achieved from the use of the grant. (click here for a downloadable PDF of this form).
Deadline date:
January 31
Review date:
March 1
Response letter date:
April 15
-- Incomplete applications will not be considered or returned. Applicants may reapply the following year.
-- Applications will not be returned. Do not send a SASE for this purpose.
Please submit proposals to:
XERIC FOUNDATION
351 Pleasant Street #214
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
E-Mail address: xericgrant@aol.com
Phone: 413/ 585-0671
(The Xeric mailing address is located at a packing and shipping center. Applications can be hand delivered, but must be dated by the receiver to be eligible.)