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Grants available for 501(c)(3) non-profits serving Belle Haven and East Palo Alto 

The deadline for this program has passed. Please check back for the 2015 application deadline.

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What: $3,000-$5,000 grants are available for non-profit programs serving Belle Haven and East Palo Alto.

 

Who:

  • 501(c)(3) non-profits with a history of proven success in providing services to the Belle Haven community.

  • 501(c)(3) non-profits in East Palo Alto that are programs providing
    youth access, training in computer technology and social media;
    programs that offer weekend activities to youth ages 13-18 for new
    life experiences to ignite an interest in learning; and programs that
    provide support to college bound high school seniors.

  • All organizations that meet these criteria are welcome to apply in 2014, regardless of past funding through the Facebook Local Community Fund.

Note:  An organization may apply for one grant each cycle.  For example, please do not apply for a grant in Belle Haven and another one in East Palo Alto.

How: Application should contain the following and not exceed three pages in length:

  • Notation on top that the request is for the Facebook Local
    Community Fund
  • 501(c)(3) Tax ID Number
  • Organization's name and address; contact person's name, title, and email
  • Community Served (East Palo Alto, Belle Haven or both)
  • Program description
  • Goals and proposed outcomes for the grant
  • Organization budget
  • If the Facebook Local Community Fund has funded your organization in the past, you must also provide an overview of the results of the grant in less than 500 words.

Deadline: Submit your application by May 1, 2014 via email to Philanthropic Ventures Foundation at info@venturesfoundation.org. Applications will be reviewed by the Facebook Local Community Fund Board of Directors. Grantees will be notified by June 1, 2014. Grants will be distributed annually. 

*Please note public agencies and schools are not eligible to apply.  Non-profit organizations providing services on a school campus are eligible.*

 

 


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