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Recommend Grants

The Community Foundation values our Partnership in Philanthropy with our donors. Fund Advisors can make grant recommendations at any time.

Print a grant recommendation form (PDF) to fax or send via U.S. mail.


 

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After receiving a recommendation form, our staff will process your recommendation within one business week. We will notify you of our action on your recommended grant either by sending you a copy of the letter to the recipient organization that accompanies the award, or by advising you why we cannot approve your recommendation.


Research Grantmaking Opportunities
As a donor to the Foundation, you may access the extensive experience and knowledge of our staff and volunteers who are skilled grantmakers and community leaders. The grantmaking process at the Foundation is competitive, and we have a broad view of the projects that are being launched in our towns and cities to meet changing needs. To find out which projects the Foundation recently funded, take a look at our Partners for the Pioneer Valley listing (PDF).

Note: Recently passed Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4) introduced new requirements for grants from Donor Advised Funds. To learn more please click here.