GRANT APPLICATIONS TO OPEN SPRING 2027
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We have always believed in trust-based philanthropy, making our applications simple to complete and never requiring detailed reporting following a grant award. In addition, it has always been our desire to listen closely to what the community needs, rather than designating a detailed priority.
Below are our simple application questions. While we are not currently accepting grant applications, we are happy to provide these questions for your review.
Application Questions:
1. Describe the nature of the project or service for which you are requesting funding (Please include if it is a new project/service or if it is expanding or maintaining an existing one).
2. Does your project/service benefit a specific community (ie people with disabilities, previously incarcerated, geographic area) and how the funds will be used specifically (ie staffing, operations, outreach, direct service).
3. Is this a community based project? Who do you consider your community? Please include how you are engaging or plan to engage them.
4. What amount is being requested?
5. Is the project/service secular? (secular organizations have no religious or spiritual basis) If a religious affiliation exists, confirm that there is no proselytization and it falls under no religious doctrine or oversight – the Progressive Fund values freedom from religion as strongly as it does freedom to worship.
6. Include your web site and Facebook link or if you don’t have one, who are the principles associated with your project/service?