Deadline: 12-Apr-21
The Field Hall Foundation is pleased to launch the 2021 Grant Program to provide grants to not-for-profits and local government for programs and projects that improve the lives of older adults and caregivers in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester Counties, NY.
Focus Areas
The Foundation funds programs and projects that directly impact low-income and vulnerable older adults and their caregivers in the following areas:
- Food insecurity
- Home-based care services
- Respite and support services for spouses/relatives caring for older adults at home
- Safety and security
- Social work/Case management
- Transportation options for older adults, caregivers, or home health aides
Type of Funding
The Foundation will consider projects for the following types of grants:
- Small Grants, up to $15,000
- Project/program support
- Minor capital improvement projects
- Large Grants, more than $15,000
- Project/program support
Geographic Restrictions: Giving is limited to Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, NY.
Criteria
Potential grantees that fit into the focus and geographical areas also need to meet the following criteria:
- Have an annual operating budget of at least $1 million
- Have a full time, paid executive director
- Have a board of directors with adequate scope of expertise (Not-for-Profit organizations)
- Have a history of providing direct services to elders and/or their caregivers in the geographical area, or have an interest in expanding a program to the geographical area
For more information, visit https://fdnweb.org/fieldhall/grant-guidelines/