Community Fund 2017 Grant Application Announcement

Written by Donna Ruhanen, Marketing Chair, The Community Fund

November 30, 2016

The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Inc. is currently accepting Grant Applications for the 2018 Fiscal Year from qualified applicants.

Comprised of local volunteers, The Community Fund provides financial assistance and administrative support to non-profit organizations serving the health, education and welfare needs of residents in the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, NY; the town of Eastchester, NY and the areas located in the 10708 zip code. “We take seriously our fiduciary responsibility to our donors” noted Melinda Burge, Executive Director of the Fund, who went onto say “through our evaluation process each agency and grant application is thoroughly reviewed by our team of local volunteers, helping us to determine the appropriate level of financial support and guidance required to ensure that needed services are available to local residents.”

Applications must be received by Friday, January 20, 2017 for consideration.

Non-profit organizations who qualify are invited to apply. Funding is determined based on a number of factors, including community needs, distribution of existing services, impact on the community, population served, quality of administration/service, collaboration and financial condition.

Heading up Agency Evaluations for this year are Community Fund board members Amy Korb and Jim Rotenberg. For more information about The Community Fund Grant Application Policies & Procedures, 2017 Timetable, or to download the Community Fund Grant Application, please log onto The Community Fund Website at www.thecommunityfund.org

or contact Melinda Burge at (914) 337-8808.