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Our Grantmaking
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Additional Grants Programs
In 2008, the Cricket Island Foundation established additional funds in response to grantee feedback and requests for additional support. These funds build organizational capacity, address unexpected challenges, and advance the field of youth led social change. These grants are available only to current and past grantees or by invitation by Board Trustees and staff. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry.
Capacity Building Fund: The Foundation aims to strengthen the organizational capacity of our grantee partners. We consider our grantees experts in knowing how their organizations operate—what they do effectively and what needs improvement. In addition, we understand that organizations must be ready to take on capacity building initiatives as they are likely to involve all stakeholders in the planning and implementation processes. We support our grantees in their efforts to develop the ability to understand, evaluate, and articulate their work, and to apply this ability toward ongoing organizational improvement. We invite current and former grantees to apply for grants to address organizational capacity issues, including, but not limited to:
- Board and staff development
- Communications and marketing
- Strategic planning or restructuring
- Information technology
- Evaluation and research
Applications for the Capacity Building Fund are by invitation only for current grantees. The one year grants are for up to $8,000. The Capacity Building Fund will not provide grants for staff salaries, general support, capital campaigns, or special events, including fundraising events.
Opportunity Fund: The Foundation provides timely discretionary grants to current and former grantees faced with unanticipated needs or special opportunities, including, but not limited to:
- Executive or leadership transition
- Reflection and learning opportunities
- Repair or purchase of critical equipment
- Legal consultation
- Printing and distribution of a grantee's publication
- Professional development, including registration fees, travel and accommodations to attend workshops and conferences
The Foundation invites current grantees to apply for requests of up to $3,000. Grantees are eligible to receive one grant for caledar year and the final deadline to apply is November 15, 2011. The Opportunity Fund will not provide grants for staff salaries, general support, capital campaigns, or special events, including fundraising events.
Field Learning Fund: The Foundation is committed to furthering the understanding of the field of youth led social change so that we can better support grantees and contribute to field-building efforts. Funding may be given to organizations that reach a broader constituency than our funding would normally allow, as well as collaborative efforts for shared decision-making. In addition, we support research and learning efforts which are designed to strengthen the field of youth led social change. Support for the Field Learning Fund includes the following:
- Funders' collaborations or grantmaking organizations
- Technical assistance programs
- Research and publications
- Conferences
- Innovative programs
The Foundation's Trustees and staff make recommendations for recipients of the Field Learning Fund.
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