Mini Grant Funding Opportunity

UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for local non-profit organizations to fund small projects and events for Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025). This mini grant funding opportunity is intended to assist local partners that serve community members within the UMMMC Community Health Assessment (CHA) service area: Grafton, Shrewsbury, West Boylston and Worcester.

Background

The UMMMC Community Benefits Department is committed to the continued efforts of our partners and UMMMC Caregivers to improve the health outcomes of our community members, especially those most adversely affected due to historical and systemic oppression. These funds aim to assist partner organizations in small capital projects, events, training offerings for internal capacity building, and other activities to support their mission.

Total amount to be distributed: $30,000

Type of Distribution: Application upon request (rolling application until funds exhausted) and decisions will be made within two (2) weeks of submission.

Priority Areas

Geographical Focus Area(s)

City of Worcester, Grafton, Shrewsbury and West Boylston

Project/Activity Considerations

Small capital improvement projects:

  • Max amount: $5,000
  • Small projects that may be challenging to procure funding for from traditional funders/grants

Inaugural/One-Time Events:

  • Max amount: $5,000
  • One-time seed funding for inaugural events that may continue yearly/periodic basis.
  • Events that may be stand-alone and are not considered sponsorships (sponsorships may be requested through the UMass Memorial Health Sponsorship Committee and typically entail sponsorship levels, marketing opportunities, and solicitation of other donations/sponsorships)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Only organizations with a 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal agent/conduit are eligible.
  • Organizations may only submit one mini grant request per fiscal year (2025)
  • Budget and justifications are required with submission.
  • The project must serve individuals in at least one of the Geographical Focus Areas listed above.
  • Projects must be completed and funds spent by September 30, 2025

Rolling Requests Open: December 6, 2024
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

Application

Applicants must complete an application via Foundant. Applicants will create an account and will login to access the application. You may access the application through the Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM). Below you will find a brief video tutorial that will familiarize you with the platform and application process , followed by the application link.

Foundant Technologies GLM Applicant Tutorial

After watching the video, you can create an account or log in.

Please Note: Only submissions via Foundant will be accepted for review.

Budget and Budget Narrative: All applicants will be asked to submit a brief but detailed budget and budget narrative in alignment with that budget. A budget template is available through Foundant.

Reporting: All awardees will be required to submit a brief Project Report due 30 days after the project is completed. Assistance available upon request.

For questions regarding this opportunity, please email: UMass Memorial Health Community Benefits.
 

 

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