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Grant Request Information
Who Can Submit a Grant Request?
Any not-for-profit organization that provides charitable social services to individuals and families in financial need may submit a grant request.
We look forward to developing solid working relationships with social workers, school counselors, clergy, administrators and other staff members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations that regularly provide needed services to the individuals and families that reside in their communities.
Although our average grant generally does not exceed $1000, we consider larger requests on a case-by-case basis.
How We Work
The Be a Gift Foundations typically responds to grant requests within 24 to 48 hours. If your grant is approved, we can directly pay the third-party vendor or we will pay the requesting organization, allowing the organization to disburse the funds on behalf of its client.
How Requests Are Reviewed
Be a Gift Foundation reviews each request individually, considering the client’s circumstances, the proposed use of funds, the information provided, and available funding. We may request additional information before making a decision. Submitting a request does not guarantee a grant. Be a Gift Foundation may approve or decline any request, including one that meets our general guidelines.
Examples of Approved Grants
We consider almost any type of grant request that falls within our mission. Here are a few examples:
- Providing a young adult transitioning out of foster care with start-up funds for shelter, food, and/or clothing
- Assisting unwed mothers with pregnancy and newborn baby needs and medical expenses.
- Helping a family survive a sudden loss of income due to job loss or illness by assisting with rent, utilities or other household expenses
- Funding for needed medical care or equipment
- Helping a child or teen go to camp or other special program to help keep him/her off of the streets
- Funding for drug rehab or counseling.
- Providing foster or indigent children with necessary or discretionary items or services for which no government funds are available, such as special classes to learn a trade or skill, music or art lessons, equipment needed to develop special skills, tutoring, and other similar items or services.