Essex County Community Foundation (Massachusetts)

Deadlines vary by fund. Current deadlines are as follows, and are expected to be similar, annually: Discretionary fund - January 15, 2009; Emergency Fund - ongoing; F1rst Jobs - April 15, 2009; Greater Lawrence Summer Fund - Postmarked by March 1; Hardscrabble Education Fund - Postmarked by May 1; Merrimack Valley General Fund - October 15, 2008 or April 15, 2009; Webster Family Fund - Postmarked by September 1; The Women's Fund of Essex County - November 1.

The mission of the Essex County Community Foundation is to promote local philanthropy and strengthen the nonprofit organizations of Essex County. It fulfills this mission by partnering with donors helping them meet their philanthropic goals; supporting nonprofit organizations across the county with grants and services; and building collaboration between individuals and organizations to address current issues. Support is provided to a variety of organizations and program areas, including museums, schools, social services, cultural institutions and environmental conservations. The foundation seeks to connect these organizations with donors. The foundation offers eight competitive grant programs through the following funds: Discretionary Fund, Emergency Fund, First Jobs Fund, Greater Lawrence Summer Fund, Hardscrabble Education Fund, Merrimack Valley General Fund, Webster Family Fund and the Women's Fund. The grant guidelines provide information on program priorities, applicaton deadlines and proposal requirements. Guidelines should be consulted before applying. Please refer to the URL provided in the contact section of this summary for more information.

History of Funds:

None is available.

Average Award:

Varies

Department: Essex County Community Foundation

Street: 175 Andover St. Suite 101

City: Danvers

Zip: 01923

Email: info@eccf.org

Fax: 978-777-9454