How does the grant process work?
Neighborhood groups interested in applying should have a representative attend one of the Grantseeker Workshops held at the Glenwood Public Library prior to each application due date. Attendance at one of these workshops is not required, but it is strongly recommended. The group should then fill out the application form and submit it to the address listed by 5:00 p.m. on the due date.
Once a grant is awarded, a partnership begins between BSN and the neighborhood group. Before a check is issued, grantees must sign the Grant Agreement Form that outlines expectations including: approved use of grant funds; reporting requirements (results of the project and accounting of funds used); and publicity guidelines. Copies of these items are available from the BSN Liaison at bdnewt@yahoo.com or call (336) 202-4309.
Grantees are also required to complete a Grant Report Form at the end of the project for which they received funding. This form is due as soon as all grant funds have been expended but no later than 12 months after the grant is awarded. Subsequent proposals cannot be considered unless appropriate reporting forms have been completed for previously funded projects. Please contact the BSN Liaison to determine your eligibility status for funding before completing another application form. In special circumstances, grantees may request an extension of the deadline for using grants funds or a modification of how these funds are used. Contact the BSN Liaison for a copy of the appropriate form.
Grant Downloads
- Building Stronger Neighborhoods Guidelines 2012 (PDF Version Here)
- Building Stronger Neighborhoods Application 2012 (PDF Version Here)
- Building Stronger Neighborhoods Grant Report Form 2012 (PDF Version Here)
Are there any restrictions on how grant funds may be used?
Grant funds may not be used to pay salaries for functions that have normally been or are done by volunteers. Grant funds are not intended to support operating budgets of nonprofit agencies working in neighborhoods; however, neighborhood groups may use these funds to contract services from these organizations as well as other professional consultants.
What kind of help is available for grants?
Please direct questions on BSN grants to Donna Newton, BSN Liaison at bdnewt@yahoo.com or call (336) 202-4309.
Workshops on the BSN grant application are held approximately two weeks before each application deadline. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is requested. To register, contact Donna Newton at bdnewt@yahoo.com or (336) 202-4309.
How do I contact the BSN grant administrative office?
The administrative office for the Building Stronger Neighborhoods grant program is located at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro:
Donna Newton, BSN Liaison
Foundation Place
330 South Greene Street Suite 100
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 202-4309
bdnewt@yahoo.com
What is the schedule for BSN grants?
Below is the schedule for BSN. Workshop Date is the date that a workshop on applying for a BSN grant will be held; Due Date is the date the application is due; Notification Date is the date applicants will be notified whether or not a grant has been awarded (Notification Date is not the date the grant funds are actually received).
| Cycle | Due Date Must be received at the Community Foundation |
Workshop Date 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pre-registration is mandatory. |
Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | February 28, 2012 | February 6, 2012 | April 13, 2012 |
| B | May 31, 2012 |
May 7, 2012 |
July 13, 2012 |
| C | September 30, 2012 | September 10, 2012 | November 16, 2012 |
