Front Porch Grants
BetterTogether/Kalamazoo Front Porch Grants support block-level social capital activities such as block parties, get-togethers, potluck meals and town meetings that build deeper neighbor-to-neighbor connections. The idea is based on the history of neighbors gather on the front porch to share conversations about family life, community events and the latest news. Front Porch Grants provide up to $100 of support.
To apply for a Front Porch Grant, contact Amy Slancik at (269) 381-4416 to schedule a telephone application interview. The following questions will be part of the conversation:
• Who is your project leader?
• How long has your group been together?
• Does your group have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status?
• To which of the BetterTogether/Kalamazoo priorities does your project relate?
• Is this the first time you or your group has partnered with the Community Foundation?
• Is this the first grant you or your group have applied for?
• Describe the impact your porject will have on the community.
• Describe your project.
• Why does the community need this project?
• Which other community organizations or groups will you partner with on this project?
• What will be their role(s)?
• How will you evaluate your project's outcome and how will you use the results of your evaluation to
benefit the community?
• What will you purchase with your Front Porch Grant?
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