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About Charitable Foundation
As a reflection of its long-standing commitment to the local community, Framingham Co-operative Bank established the Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation in 1998. The Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of charitable, educational, and civic purposes within the Bank's market area.
The Framingham Co-operative Bank Foundation generally awards grants of up to $10,000 to increase the quality of life of greater Framingham residents. Special emphasis is placed on those projects that focus on disadvantaged and/or underserved citizens of Framingham.
The areas of interest are workforce development, health and human services, housing, education, community development, and, to a lesser extent, the environment and the arts.
Grant requests will be considered for program support, seed money, challenge grants and capital improvements.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for a grant, applicants must be non-profit 501 (c)(3) organizations or public schools located in or serving the town of Framingham and/or adjoining towns. The Foundation will not fund political or sectarian activities.
Funding Criteria
In reviewing proposals, the Trustees will give special consideration to the following:
• the need of the target population to be served;
• the need for the service by the target population;
• the number of Framingham residents to be served by the project;
• the impact of the project on the population served;
• the significance of the grant on the organization's ability to implement the project
• the sustainability of the project once the grant period has ended.
To apply for funding, applicants must submit:
• Our completed Grant Application - Click here to download (PDF)
• A cover letter signed by the organization's Executive Director or Board President
• Three copies of a brief proposal (5-6 pages excluding appendices) and a summary sheet. Proposals must include information, as outlined in our application, keeping in mind the funding criteria.
Application materials should be sent to Robert P. Lamprey, Chairman, Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation, 828 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or Rachel Stewart, Administrative Director, Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation, One Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01702.
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