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Weinberg Foundation Announces Program Revisions to the Maryland Small Grants Program

BALTIMORE, MD -- 07/06/09 -- 
 The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation,
one of the largest private foundations in the United States, today
announced program changes to the Maryland Small Grants Program. Launched in
December 2007, the Foundation i..
Posted : Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:00:26 GMT
Author : The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
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BALTIMORE, MD -- 07/06/09 -- The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States, today announced program changes to the Maryland Small Grants Program. Launched in December 2007, the Foundation initiated the Maryland Small Grants Program (MSGP) to help eligible nonprofits more easily and efficiently apply for a grant. The MSGP supports nonprofits seeking general operating support, program support, or certain capital requests of up to $50,000 a year for up to two years, or a total maximum grant of $100,000. All that is required is a simple, five-page proposal. In most cases it takes only 50 days to go from "Our application is enclosed" to "Your check is in the mail."

The response to the Maryland Small Grants Program has been overwhelming. The Foundation has awarded $10,463,450 to 181 nonprofits organizations across the state since the program began less than two years ago.

Important Maryland Small Grants Program Updates

The MSGP was launched as a two-year program. After careful review at the one-year mark, the Trustees of the Weinberg Foundation have made several decisions regarding the program.

--  Post Maryland Small Grants Program: At the conclusion of two years of
    MSGP funding, the nonprofit grantee may apply for future funding through
    the standard Weinberg Foundation full grant application process.

--  Revised Focus for the Maryland Small Grants Program: In response to
    current economic circumstances, the Foundation Trustees have determined
    that through the period of this economic crisis, the MSGP will focus its
    grant funding for organizations that address basic needs, such as food
    security, homelessness, health, family safety, economic assistance, and
    workforce development.

--  Addition of Certain Capital Requests: Capital requests will be
    considered for home repairs, modifications, or improvements to an existing
    structure. The Foundation may not contribute more than 30% of the total
    cost of a capital project, and often contributes less.
    

The Weinberg Foundation is accepting applications for the Maryland Small Grants Program, and will continue to do so for the remainder of 2009 and for 2010. To participate in the Maryland Small Grants Program, an applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered in Maryland or provide direct services primarily to residents of the state, be in operation for a minimum of 3 years, provide services for poor and vulnerable populations, maintain a budget of less than $5 million, and request funds for general operating support, program support, or certain capital requests. Funding requests must represent no more than 25 percent of an organization's total annual operating budget. For more information or an application, nonprofits may visit the Weinberg Foundation's web site at www.hjweinbergfoundation.org.

Grant inquiries should be directed to Phyllis Bloom, Director, Maryland Small Grants Program. She can be reached by phone at 410-654-8500, ext. 256, or by email at pbloom@hjweinberg.org.

About The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation:

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation annually distributes approximately $100 million to a wide range of charitable organizations. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting the poor through operating and capital grants to direct service organizations primarily located in Maryland, Hawaii, Northeastern Pennsylvania, New York, Israel, and the Former Soviet Union. Grants are focused on meeting basic needs such as shelter, health and socialization, nutrition, and on enhancing an individual's ability to meet those needs. Within that focus, emphasis is placed on older adults and on the Jewish community. The trustees, some of whom also serve as executive officers of the Foundation, are Alvin Awaya, Robert T. Kelly, Jr., Barry Schloss, Donn Weinberg, and President Shale D. Stiller. For more information go to www.hjweinbergfoundation.org.

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