The Community Fund Begins Accepting 2014 Grant Applications

From The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Inc.: 

The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Inc., is currently accepting 2014 Grant Applications from qualified applicants. Applications must be received by Friday, January 17, 2014 for consideration.

Social Service agencies or groups serving the health, education and welfare needs of residents in the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, NY; the town of Eastchester, NY and the areas located in the 10708 zip code are invited to apply.    Funding is determined based on a number of factors including community needs, distribution of existing services, impact on the community, population served, quality of administration/service, collaboration and financial condition.  

The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe, Inc.’s mission is to provide funding and support for local agencies and non-profit groups serving the health, education and welfare needs of residents in the Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe community.  “Each year a network of volunteers comprised of community volunteers & board members meet with applicants during the months of February and March to evaluate services, discuss key issues and to assure the accountability of all agencies we support” noted Melinda Burge, Executive Director of the Fund.    

Co-Chairs for the 2014 Evaluations are Betsy Goodell and Cathy Needham.  

For more information about The Community Fund’s Annual Grant Application Timetable, Policies & Procedures or to download the 2014 Grant Application, please log onto The Community Fund Website at www.thecommunityfund.org or contact the office at (914) 337-8808.