Community Corner
Community Chest Now Accepting 2017 Grant Applications
Nonprofit organizations can apply for general operating support if they have been in existence for >1 year and serve Port residents
The Community Chest of Port Washington announced that is it now accepting grant applications from eligible nonprofit 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations that provide services to Port Washington residents. Community Chest grants support programs for senior citizens, children, teenagers, and others in need. Programs serve approximately 6,500 Port Washington residents.
Criteria used to evaluate applications include the need for services in Port Washington, the number of Port Washingtonians served, the need for funds, the ability of the applicant to deliver the services, and the fiscal management and stability of the organization. Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted in April and May by a committee of the Community Chest. Decisions are finalized, and organizations are notified of results in July 2017.
The application is available on-line at www.portchest.org, or by calling the Community Chest office at (516) 767-2121. The deadline for submission is March 23, 2017. Grant funds provided by the Community Chest can be used for general operating support or specific program support, but not for capital items, re-granting or fundraising event. There will be an informational training session for the 2017 application on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 8:30am-10am at the Community Chest. New applicants are encouraged to attend. RSVP to info@portchest.org or 767-2121.
