Copy of West Conshohocken Foundation

Thank you for your interest in our Community Grant Program. The purpose of the WCF, with the support of the West Conshohocken Borough and Borough Council, is to provide an application cycle each year (or several as funds permit) to help residents with emergency funds to address financial need that can impact well-being. The WCF Community Aid Grant was founded to make a positive, sustainable impact on our community of West Conshohocken. The deadline for the 2022 current grant cycle is Friday, July 15th, 2022. 

HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION:

Before completing this application, please review the following:
• The following questions and written information are to be completed by applicants. We recommend reading the full application before preparing responses.  

• Enter responses in the text box below each question. The text box will expand as you type. The final question asks for more information. Please tell us about your individual situation, what factors have led to this hardship, and how the grant would help. Please be thorough with your responses. Applicants must provide documentation for any past due bills or supporting info. 

• Save your application for your records. Application responses can be submitted through the online link or by email to Westconshofoundation@gmail.com. 


ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible, applicants must be a resident of West Conshohocken Borough and be able to provide proof of residency with documentation. Grant preference will be given to residents that have lived within the Borough longer than one year. 


Additional Information

It is intended that the applications that best meet the grant criteria will be given preference in funding. However, the Foundation will judge the merits of each application and the amount of funding, if any, based on not only the selection criteria, but also available funding, current Foundation objectives, past experience and history, and other pertinent information. The Foundation reserves the right to be the sole decision-maker regarding funding of grants.


 Application Timeline

• Initial Review: The Foundation will conduct initial review of grant applications within 14 days of the end of the application cycle. 

• Final Selection: The Foundation may choose to conduct a brief phone interview to learn more about the applicants funding needs. A final review panel, composed of the Foundation Board of Directors will determine the final results. Finalists will be contacted regarding their status and amount of grant within 7 days of the end of the review cycle to acknowledge receipt and may request any additional information needed. To avoid delays in reviewing the application, please be as thorough as possible when completing the application. 

• Announcement and Payment: The Foundation will inform the applicant by email and phone and with a formal letter by mail of the grant amount awarded and the expected payment date (within 30 days of the end of the application cycle END date). 


HOW TO SUBMIT

Apply online OR e-mail your Community Grant Program application to westconshofoundation@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 15th, 2022. Please note that the entire application should not exceed 5 MB.


Here is a checklist to ensure your application is complete:

 Community Grant Application including final question explaining reason for need. (See the following page; responses can be saved in Word or PDF.)
 Proof of residency, income, any supporting documentation.