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Grants

The Montclair Foundation provides grants bi-annually to a broad range of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve our community.

The Montclair Foundation’s grant support strives to improve the quality of life for all people in the greater Montclair community.

Thank you for considering us as a potential partner for your work. To help you understand our organization better, we have outlined our main grantmaking priorities, guidelines, and decision-making criteria.

The Montclair Foundation has two grant cycles per year. Starting this year, grantees will need to apply during the cycle that best aligns with their mission and project focus. This change will allow our grant committee to compare applications within similar categories.

Here are the cycles and their respective focus areas:

Fall 2024:

  • Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Food Security
  • Housing

Spring 2025:

  • Education
  • Community Service
  • Cultural Arts
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Guidelines

  • Must be a 501 (c) 3 Organization for Three Years or more
  • Organization serves the Montclair Community and its Environs
  • Organizations can only apply once within a 12 month period.
  • Each cycle we will be making 2-3 larger grants of $10,000-$15,000
  • Generally, we do not fund capital campaigns or other foundations.
  • We fund general operations but prefer to fund special projects or items.
  • A previous grant award for an organization does not mean an automatic award every year. Each year is a new beginning and all applications are weighted equally
  • We can make multi-year grants, but should not be longer than a 3-year commitment.
  • We appreciate invitations to visit your location or to see the project you are requesting funds for.
  • Grant awards range from $3,000-$15,000

Criteria

Your Mission Alignment with TMF Focus Areas

Impact on helping Montclair and its Environs

Equity; Fairness

Management and Financial Stability

Apply for Grants

The grant cycle for Spring 2025 will open January 13 (9am) and will close February 13 (5pm).  Decisions will be announced in mid-April.

For inquiries, please call the Development office at 973-744-4752 x6.

 

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Required Documents

Attachments can be Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF files created on a copier/scanner. Do not include ZIP files or password-protected files.

  • Copy of the IRS letter of determination indicating 501(c)(3) tax exempt status
  • Audited Financial Statement for the most recent year available or a Form 990
  • Organization’s operating budget for the coming year
  • Project budget
  • List of the names of the organization’s Board of Directors
  • List of other sources of funding being solicited and their status to date with those sources

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Montclair has a long history of caring for those in need and seeking to improve the life of a dynamic suburb.

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Donations are appreciated

The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens depend on the generosity of volunteers and donors. We are grateful for your support.

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