The Field Hall Foundation is pleased to launch the 2021 Grant Program to provide grants to
not-for-profits and local government for programs and projects that improve the
lives of older adults and caregivers in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester
Counties, NY.
Focus Areas
The Foundation funds programs and projects that
directly impact low-income and vulnerable older adults and their caregivers in
the following areas:
- Food insecurity
- Home-based care services
- Respite and support services
for spouses/relatives caring for older adults at home
- Safety and security
- Social work/Case management
- Transportation options for
older adults, caregivers, or home health aides
Type of Funding
The Foundation will consider projects for the
following types of grants:
- Small Grants, up to $15,000
- Project/program support
- Minor capital improvement
projects
- Large Grants, more than $15,000
- Project/program support
Geographic Restrictions: Giving is limited to Westchester, Putnam, and
Dutchess Counties, NY.
Criteria
Potential grantees that fit into the focus and
geographical areas also need to meet the following criteria:
- Have an annual operating budget
of at least $1 million
- Have a full time, paid
executive director
- Have a board of directors with
adequate scope of expertise (Not-for-Profit organizations)
- Have a history of providing
direct services to elders and/or their caregivers in the geographical
area, or have an interest in expanding a program to the geographical area
Post Date - 05-Mar-2021