2023 Community Grant Program Application (cycle 3)

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 community aid grants to assist residents with emergency funds to address financial hardships and make an impact on well-being. The WCF Community Aid Grant was founded to make a positive, sustainable impact on our community of West Conshohocken. The deadline for applications is Nov 30, 2023, along with any supporting documentation and/or written statement.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION:

• Please read the full application before responding.  The following questions and written information are to be completed by applicant. 

• Enter responses in the text box below each question, the text box will expand as you type. Please tell us about your individual situation, factors that have led to this hardship, and how the grant would help. Please be thorough with your responses. Applicants must provide documentation to support stated financial hardships and circumstances. Questions can be directed to westconshofoundation@gmail.com. 

• 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, history of grant requests, 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 10 days of the end of the application cycle or as application is received, when possible.

• 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. Applicants will be contacted regarding their status and amount of grant within 7 days of the end of the review cycle to acknowledge receipt. 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 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 Application to westconshofoundation@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. on Nov 30, 2023. Please note that the entire application should not exceed 5 MB. Supporting documentation or info can be sent by email. 

Checklist:
 - Application including details of financial hardship. 
 - Proof of residency, income, and employment  or loss of employment information, past due bills or any relevant debts.
- Supporting documentation: photos, screenshots, notices, letters, anecdotal info.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Members of Household living in home

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* 3. Sources of income and monthly income amount

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* 4. Other sources of income (check all that apply)

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* 5. Do you own your home or rent, please include amount of monthly payment and any relevant details.

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* 6. Amount of grant you are requesting

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* 7. Reason for aid (check all that apply)

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* 8. Please explain your situation in detail and anything that you would Iike to be considered. Provide any documentation possible to support financial hardship or need including past due bills, proof of income vs expenses, etc.How will the grant help your situation in the short and/or long-term? Are you currently or near eviction or foreclosure? Are you experiencing food insecurity in your home? Have you been impacted by COVID-19 in any way? Documentation (or a photo of) can be emailed to westconshofoundation@gmail.com

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* 9. By typing my name below, I certify the information I provided on and in connection with this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any false statements or deliberate omissions on this form may subject me to legal actions for fraudulent misrepresentation (type applicants full name as valid electronic signature).

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