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Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 755-0980
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The Organization Assistance Fund is a grant resource established by Greater Worcester Community Foundation and other local foundations committed to supporting a healthy nonprofit sector in Central Massachusetts. It is administered by the Nonprofit Support Center (NSC).
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered, your organization must:
FOCUS
Managing change and growth. The need for assistance is generally made evident by one of the following conditions or issues:
PURPOSE
Grants are used to fund consultant fees. The
term consultant may be defined in a variety of ways. Among them:
GRANT SIZE
Generally, awards range in size from $5,000
to $20,000. Grantees must provide matching funds, which will range from 5%
to 50%. Your matching amount will be determined in relation to organizational
budget size and the particular project you are undertaking.
PRIORITY
Organizations that enhance the health and vibrancy
of the community and that have annual operating budgets that do not exceed
$2 million (exclusive of pass-through monies).
PROCEDURE
If you need assistance in identifying consultants, a directory
is available through NSC. NSC assumes no liability for any aspect of work
resulting from a consultancy or for the relationship between the consultant
and the hiring organization.
Once the above steps have been taken, please follow these guidelines for submitting a proposal to the Organization Assistance Fund:
1. Send a written request to NSC with responses to the following questions:
2. Attach work plans from two consultants, including timelines. Tell us how the consultant plans to transfer knowledge to your organization, and why you have selected one consultant over another.
GRANT DECISIONS
Decisions are based on written proposals and are made by NSC staff with possible input from one or more members of the NSC Advisory Committee. Decisions will be made as quickly as possible, and within thirty days of proposal receipt.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. A meeting with NSC staff mid-way through the consultancy to discuss progress
and possible refinements.
2. A written evaluation at the end of the project that:
Organization Assistance Fund grants are confidential and are shared only by the applicant organization as it so chooses. Grants do not preclude an organization from applying for other types of support from Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
For more information or to discuss your request, please contact: Gail Randall, Special Projects Officer, at (508) 755-0980.