Before beginning the application process, organizations are encouraged to first review the Harvest Foundation's funding priorities and guidelines.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly reviews from the Grants Committee and Board of Directors.
A Needs Statement must be submitted detailing the identified community need the project will address.
Click here to submit a Needs Statement.
Click here to view the Needs Statement Toolkit.
If the Needs Statement shows alignment with Harvest Foundation goals and strategies, and makes a compelling case for local need and outcomes, the applicant will be invited to complete a full project proposal. The full proposal application will detail:
It makes the case of why it is the best plan to address the need, and why the organization has the ability and capacity to execute the plan.
Once a project application is submitted, a three-stage review process begins:
The Harvest Foundation Staff commits to keeping applicants continually informed throughout the Grant Application Process.