Frequently
Asked Questions
The Trust invests in organizations that provide services to families (children, youth, adults) and or/beautify public green space.
Niagara and Erie Counties, with a special interest in organizations serving people in the Black Rock/Riverside area.
While there are no minimum or maximum size requirements, most Trust grants fall between $10,000 - $25,000.
Approximately $280,000.
The Trust limits its funding to organizations to every other year. For example, organizations that received a grant in 2025 will not be considered for funding again until 2027.
The Trust will consider multi-year grant requests.
The Trust will consider grant requests for general operating funds.
The Trust will consider grant requests for capital campaign and equipment expense.
The Trust will consider requests for matching grant funds.
No.
The Trust accepts letters of inquiry through May 31. Applicants will be notified by June 30 if a full application is desired.
No, only one letter of inquiry per organization per funding cycle is accepted.
No, an organization may only have one active grant at any given time.
The due date for grant applications is August 31.
Yes, grant reports are required. A report template will be provided.
No, due to the volume of grant requests received, Trustees are not available for site visits to organizations that are considering submitting a request.
No, only projects submitted through the letter of inquiry process are considered for funding.
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