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Grant Application Instructions

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​Interim Report Form for 2017 Grant Recipients

​Final Report Form for 2017 Grant Recipients
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Applications for grants are due by March 1, 2018

Grant Application Guidelines
Over the last five years, The Dana Home Foundation has disbursed funds to support a wide range of projects that have included providing seed money for innovative initiatives, funds to purchase essential equipment, and money to provide beneficial services - all for seniors with a connection to Lexington.  Most program grants ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a few programs receiving grant awards of up to $50,000.  The Dana Home Foundation does not typically fund multi-year grant requests. 
  • DHF Grant Applicants must be either an IRS qualified 501(c)(3) organization or a municipal or other U.S. governmental entity seeking funds to be used solely for charitable purposes.
  • Priority will be given to programs that deliver important and impactful services to Lexington, Massachusetts, residents over the age of 60.
While an organization may apply for grants annually with no limit on the number of years it applies, The Dana Home Foundation cannot guarantee funding in perpetuity.  We strongly encourage grant applicants to seek alternate and additional sources of funding for ongoing programs and look forward to reviewing grant applications for new or enhanced programs and services for Seniors.
Grant Application Process and Deadline
  1. Applications are available on this website and by emailing [email protected]   Documents must sent electronically and submitted as a .PDF files. In addition, if the financial information requested in Part 2 is submitted by postal mail, two copies must be mailed to: The Dana Home Foundation, P.O. Box 189, Lexington, MA 02420. 
  2. Applications must be received electronically  no later than March 2 2018.
  3. It is our intention to notify applicants of funding decisions no later than the first week of May, 2018.
  4. Grant recipients will be required to submit a follow up report on the funded program by the earlier of the anticipated program ending date or 12 months after funding is received. Grant recipients will be provided with the form of report at the time of award. Interim reports and updates may be required depending on the amount of the grant and the complexity of the program.
  5. Grant recipients must also submit a detailed financial report showing how grant funds were spent. The financial report shall be submitted by the earlier of the anticipated program ending date or 12 months after funding is received. Please note that the Dana Home Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, upon reviewing the financial report to request that any unspent balance of the funds received be returned to the Dana Home Foundation.