The Rochester Area Community Foundation is seeking applications for its John F. Wegman Fund.
Donor Name: Rochester Area Community Foundation
State: New York
County: Monroe County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,500 to $10,000
Details:
Concerns of the elderly, character-building opportunities for youth, and improved labor/management relations through education or other means.
Since 1964, the John F. Wegman Fund has focused on “new or experimental programs for a limited period of time.” Membership of the committee established by the will includes members of the Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant faith communities, the United Way of Greater Rochester, and organized labor.
Funding Criteria
The John F. Wegman Fund has limited resources and looks for opportunities to provide small amounts of money that significantly impact community-based programs. Most awards are one-time grants for specific, participant-driven projects. The grant preference is for agencies, projects, and programs that are:
- Small scale
- Start-up
- Innovative (develop or adapt new strategies)
- Participant-driven (based on identified needs of beneficiaries)
Funding Information
The John F. Wegman Fund awards an average of 21 grants annually. These grants typically range from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median size of $7,300.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Monroe County, NY. Applications will not be considered from organizations for the same or similar programs that have received funding from the John F. Wegman Fund in the past 18 months or those that have yet to submit a final report for any program.
For more information, visit John F. Wegman Fund.