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How to Apply – The Lenny Zakim Fund Nonprofit organizations based in eastern Massachusetts, with operating budgets under $350,000, that have an IRS 501(c)(3) status or a documented fiscal agent that has 501(c)(3) status are welcome to submit a proposal to The Lenny Zakim Fund during our annual grant cycle. All prospective grant applicants MUST attend an online informational session before applying.
Each year, LZF receives a number of applications, significantly more than we are able to invite to join our grantee partner portfolio. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to keep this in mind when preparing their grant application for consideration by LZF’s Community Investments Committee to ensure it is both complete and compelling.
July 1 : Online Grant Application Portal Opens September 1 : Online Grant Application Portal Closes; Applications Due Late October : Notification of Advancement to Site Visits Mid-November through Mid-December : Site Visits Early February : Notification of Grant Awards Open Grant Guidelines PDF For questions, please contact Madelyn Vining, Assistant Grants Manager at mvining@thelennyzakimfund. org .
Access to Food, Housing, and Economic Opportunity Child and Youth Development and Education Civil and Human Rights Advocacy and Support Health Promotion and Accessibility for All Organizing and Support for Immigrants and Refugees LGBTQIA Community Support and Organizing Violence Prevention, Criminal Justice Reform and Family Outreach LZF does NOT support conferences, sponsorships for fundraising events or other one-time events; one-time film, video, or print projects; requests from individuals; scholarships, research and development or planning grants; or capital campaigns.
Being a grantee partner of The Lenny Zakim Fund is often seen as a “seal of approval” by other grant-making organizations, larger foundations, and individual philanthropists when considering their own grant award funding. With an LZF grant, a fledgling nonprofit gains a foundation to not only pursue their mission but also secure their reputation in the community. Run 26.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts nonprofits, community organizations Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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