Guidelines
The Blossom Fund is a private, independent foundation, which
was established in1994 and supports non-profit 501(c)(3)organizations. The Fund
makes grants in the following areas: economic justice for women; girls
programs; support for local cultural and educational activities; and programs
for youth promoting use of outdoor space, as described in greater detail below.
The Fund supports the community and grassroots efforts of
women in the
·
Programs
that encourage the social or economic development of women, girls and their
communities.
The Fund supports community-based educational and cultural
projects in
·
Projects
promoting increased community use of local libraries and/or enabling libraries
to serve as centers for community activities,
·
Projects
in the public schools that build skills or foster ongoing associations
promoting cooperation among students, educators, parents and members of the
local community,
·
Projects
promoting active participation in musical activities that foster
community-based live musical performances.
The Fund supports programs for youth that increase the use
and awareness of
·
Projects
promoting increased access to and use of public space including parks,
sanctuaries, urban wilds, rivers, lakes and harbors. Projects should foster
cooperative work and stewardship in public open spaces.
The Blossom Fund does not fund organizations that have
access to other, more-traditional funding sources. It does not fund individuals
or programs that assist only a few individuals.
Geographic
Focus:
All
projects:
Types
of Support:
Programmatic
support, seed/start-up money, and occasional operating support.
Financial Information:
Grant range $2,000-$20,000. Renewable upon reapplication.
Preference is given to organizations with small annual budgets.
How
to Apply:
Send letter
stating proposal along with three copies of material describing the
project, three copies of all supporting material (including detailed budgets
for both the organization and the specific project for which funding is being
requested), and a copy of your organization's IRS Letter of Determination
indicating tax-exempt status.
Deadlines
for application and subsequent reporting:
September
15 and March 15. (Applications will not be accepted after the deadline unless
it falls on a weekend or holiday.) A report on the use of a prior grant is
required before a new proposal will be considered.
Ms. Susan
Harrington
Loring,
Wolcott & Coolidge Office
(617) 622-2336
Ms. Lindsey
Parker, Trustee
Loring,
Wolcott & Coolidge Office
(617)
622-2312