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The deadline for the fall cycle is October 1 (by 5:00PM). In the event that deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, proposals are due by 5:00PM the next business day. The deadline for the spring cycle is February 1 (by 5:00PM). In the event that deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, proposals are due by 5:00PM the next business day.
Yes. Only one application is necessary to be considered for these multiple funds.
Yes, your organization can serve many communities, but supported programs must serve Cambridge residents.
Applicants with budgets over $500,000 are required to submit an audit. Organization’s whose budgets are under $500,000 may submit a financial statement that is either reviewed or audited by an independent certified public accountant (CPA).
No. All grants through the Community Fund are one year grants only.
No. Starting in Fiscal Year 2017, an organization may receive a grant for operating support for up to 3 years in a row and after that the organization will need to take a break so it builds other funding sources.
No. An organization may submit only one application to the Community Fund — A Community Fund Small Grant OR Community Fund Large Grant- in a 12 month period
A Community Fund SMALL Grant includes awards of up to (and including) $5,000. The application process for SMALL Grants are relatively short. A Community Fund LARGE Grant includes awards above $5,000. The application process has more steps than for Community Fund Small Grants.
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Today, the Foundation supports more than 150 local nonprofits annually, conducts research and initiates cross-city conversations, and serves as a collaborative philanthropic partner to donors, nonprofits, businesses, and engaged citizens, helping to address community needs.
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