Technical Assistance grants are available for nonprofit organizations that demonstrate need in the following areas:

• Strategic planning/board development and training
• Exploring/arbitrating merger with another nonprofit
• Setting up shared services with another nonprofit(s)
• Executive Director transition

Grants typically fund 50% of project's costs (organization is expected to contribute to the process).  Costs covered may include consulting, legal or financial services.  Organizations planning to use consultants should identify those individuals/firms prior to submitting a letter of inquiry (LOI).  If a consultant has been identified to work on the project, the LOI should include narrative of selection process, including specific qualifications of consultant.

Grant range:

$2,500 - $10,000

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations serving Westchester County.

Reporting

Grantees must submit a project and budget report at the end of the project.  Depending on the nature of the project, an interim report may also be required.

Interested agencies should contact Betsy Bush before submitting an LOI.  She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (914) 948-5166 x7.

View the 2009 grantees.