Apply for a Grant
We are now accepting applications for the 2011 Discretionary Grant Cycle. This year we are funding grants in four areas – Family Support, Arts & Culture, the Environment, and Youth Development. The application information is available below:
Guidelines
Family Support Application Guidelines
Arts & Culture Application Guidelines
Environment Application Guidelines
Youth Development Application Guidelines
Application
Grant Application
Associated Grant Makers Project and Budget Summary Form
Publicity Guidelines
While the priorities of the Distribution Committee change each year, it may be helpful to see the projects funded in 2010.
- To see projects we funded in Family Support last year, click here.
- To see projects we funded in Arts & Culture last year, click here.
- To see projects we funded in Environment last year, click here.
- To see which projects were funded in Youth Development last year, visit here, here, and here.
Reporting
Grant decisions are contingent upon the organization’s successful evaluation and reporting of past grant awards from the Foundation for MetroWest.
Grant Evaluation Report for 2010 Grantees
Resources
Free Grantwriting Workshops – July 20, 2011, July 27, 2011
Grant Information Open House – August 2, 2011
Publicity Guidelines
"How are Grants Made? 5 questions with Meg Ramsey" Read the article >
"Prepping For Your First Foundation Site Visit" Read the article >
Fund for Wellesley
If the Fund for Wellesley has invited you to submit a grant, you can download the application and its guidelines here.
Our 2010 Annual Report
Our annual report provides information about our financial position, grantmaking, and accomplishments over the past fiscal year.Download the 2010 Annual Report (PDF) >