The Community Chest Announces 2017 Request for Proposals

The Community Chest (The Chest) is releasing its 2017 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Annual Grants and invites eligible nonprofit organizations to apply. The deadline to submit an application is March 3, 2017.

Founded in 1932, The Community Chest supports local nonprofit organizations serving people in need. With the motto "Neighbors Helping Neighbors", The Chest's mission is to lead initiatives and support nonprofits that make communities stronger and benefit the people of eastern Bergen County in New Jersey.

Through the Annual Grants initiative, The Chest supports eligible nonprofit organizations with program funding or general operating expenses. The program's priorities are service quality, high quality program management, transparency, and documentation of impact. In 2016, the organization awarded $195,000 in Annual Grants. This year, the maximum Annual Grant award is $20,000. No applications for the Harriet Tanner Impact Grants will be accepted this year.

All applicants must meet the following requirements: be designated a 501 c3 IRS designated nonprofit; be incorporated for at least two years; provide services to residents of Englewood, Tenafly, and Englewood Cliffs in New Jersey; submit an application for funding using the application form provided by The Community Chest on the organization's web site; provide the most recent audited financial statement; and provide a detailed explanation of how the organization will use the funds. New applicants and previous grant recipients that meet all requirements may apply for funding in 2017. The complete 2017 RFP's guidelines, criteria, and an application are available online.

For further information, contact Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director of The Community Chest, at 201-568-7474 or shelly@communitychestofenglewood.org.