A Community Response grant is awarded to respond to the expressed needs of the community. Nonprofit organizations that are interested in applying should be addressing urgent community needs, emerging opportunities, testing new ideas, or supporting proven programs. Requests are initiated by the nonprofit, rather than by invitation from the funder.

Community Response grants are awarded for charitable purposes primarily to nonprofit organizations or occasionally to public entities. This program will not fund individuals, event sponsorships, or capital projects.

Nonprofit organizations that are interested in applying can connect with Marcus Bliss for more information. All requests are then managed through the Farash Foundation’s Fluxx grants portal.

Farash Foundation will work with organizations without 501c3 status that use an established Non-Profit organization with 501c3 status as a fiscal sponsor on a case-by-case basis.

Fiscal sponsorships are a way for smaller charitable organizations to operate with most of the same benefits available to organizations with 501(c)(3) status. With charitable status, you and your project secure the ability to solicit tax-deductible donations, apply for and distribute grants, and operate mission-driven programs. The grant is awarded to the fiscal sponsor, who manages the funds on your behalf.

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Reporting requirements are co-created based on the grant opportunity and are most frequently shared in narrative form.

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Nonprofit organizations that are interested in applying do not have to be physically located locally, but they must perform work that responds to needs in Monroe and/or Ontario Counties.

Grant amounts depend on the organization’s budget and the need of the request. The average grant size for a Community Response grant is $17,000.

While data is important, Farash Foundation understands that Responsive Grants are often made to address emerging issues where there is little data in existence to support the proposal. Other variables, with community support being a top priority, are considered.