How often should an organization apply for a Grassroots Grant?
Topics: Grassroots Grants
The only written rule about how often applicants can submit proposals is the one that states that "an organization should not resubmit a declined proposal for at least 12 months" from date of decline, unless substantial changes related to the proposed project occur.
What kind of project is MMT most interested in funding with Grassroots Grants?
Topics: Grassroots Grants
A quick look at the list of past Grassroots Grants on this website (link) reveals that the projects funded under this program are highly varied and impossible to precisely define. MMT wants to be open to ideas grantseekers generate themselves rather than limiting their approaches by prescribing priorities.In general, however, projects are viewed more favorably when:
Should in-kind contributions to a project be included as part of the budget?
Topics: Grassroots Grants
Because accounting practices vary and there are many ways of dealing
with in-kind contributions, we do not include the value assigned to
in-kind labor as part of the $150,000 budget limit. For example, if an
organization wanted to apply for a Grassroots Grant to renovate its
building, and the sum of materials and total value of labor is
$230,000, but $100,000 of the labor is donated, the total project cost
would be $130,000, which is within the limit for a Grassroots Grant.
Do Grassroots Grants usually go to smaller organizations?
Topics: Grassroots Grants
Yes.The Grassroots Grants program was established to give smaller
organizations an opportunity to compete for MMT funds. Many of these
organizations are without sophisticated grantwriters and sometimes even
without paid staff. In some cases, their Grassroots Grant proposals are
the first time these organizations have sought funds from a foundation.
Although some Grassroots Grants have been made to large
well-established organizations, that is the exception and MMT
still primarily views the program as a way to help smaller
organizations.
Our organization is not a 501(c)(3). Can we use another organization's 501(c)(3) or a fiscal agent to submit a Grassroots Grants
Topics: Grassroots Grants
No. The Grassroots Grants program does not permit the use of fiscal
agents. A 501(c)(3) organization would have to adopt the project as its
own, with its board of directors assuming legal and fiscal
responsibility, and submit its own application for the project.
What are the most common reasons Grassroots Grants proposals are not eligible to apply for Grassroots Grants?
Topics: Grassroots Grants
There are three common reasons::1) The applicant does not have required tax-exempt/public charity status. Only 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations, or that are publicly supported, are eligible to apply for Grassroots Grants. Other 501(c) organizations [e.g., 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6)] are NOT eligible for Grassroots Grants.
