OUR GRANT PROCESS
ONE WOMAN. ONE DONATION. ONE VOTE.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
We provide grants to fund a new project/program or to expand, strengthen or sustain an existing project/program. Our funding priorities are:
- Target an underserved population
- Highlight an unmet need in Monmouth and/or Ocean Counties
- Have a high impact on the beneficiaries of the proposal
FOCUS AREAS
We continue to welcome applications from a broad spectrum of nonprofits addressing the many different needs throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. Our five funding focus areas therefore remain deliberately broad – each and every one a critical pillar within our community. This information is used solely to verify the proposal fits within our funding criteria. Applications are not reviewed based on your Focus Area selections.
Proposals that provide artistic or cultural opportunities, increase participation in the arts or provide arts education in our community.
Proposals that support or strengthen the lives of children and families in our community.
Proposals that provide, advance or improve learning opportunities for children and/or adults in our community.
Proposals that support or improve the physical and/or mental well-being of people living in our community.
Proposals that promote a positive, inclusive and sustainable relationship between humans and their environment; including, but not limited to, creating, preserving, revitalizing or providing accessibility to public parks/spaces, facilities, or natural resources; promoting healthy food systems through community/urban gardening or other agricultural activities; protecting or enhancing the welfare of wildlife or domestic animals; or providing sustainability or environmental education in our community.
Projects or programs that develop greater artistic and cultural opportunities, and improve participation in the arts or arts education in our communities.
Projects or programs that strengthen the lives of children and families in our communities.
Projects or programs that advance or improve learning opportunities for children and/or adults in our communities.
Projects or programs that improve the physical and/or mental well-being of people living in our communities.
Projects/programs that promote a positive, inclusive and sustainable relationship between humans and their environment; including, but not limited to, creating, preserving, revitalizing or providing accessibility to public parks/spaces, facilities, or natural resources; promoting healthy food systems through community/urban gardening or other agricultural activities; protecting or enhancing the welfare of wildlife or domestic animals; or providing sustainability and/or environmental education.