Reston’s Giving Circle Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2015

Giving Circle of Hope/Photo courtesy of Giving CircleReston’s Giving Circle of HOPE has opened the grant cycle for 2015, and area non profits are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $7,000.

The Giving Circle, formed by four Reston women in 2003, has expanded greatly since then. The group gave away more than $73,000 to local groups doing good works in 2014. Since its inception the Giving Circle of HOPE has given out over $740,000 to organizations in Northern Virginia.

In order to be eligible for a grant, groups must be nonprofit; have an organizational budget of not more than $2 million; meet the Giving Circle’s mission to create positive change in Northern Virginia by directly benefiting people in need (such as low income, disadvantaged or under-served0; and serve populations in Northern Virginia.

Read more about grant eligibility and preferences on the Giving Circle’s website.

This year, the Giving Circle is introducing a pilot program for capacity building grants as well. To be eligible for a capacity building grant, groups must have a project in mind with specific with clear goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes; be located in Northern Virginia; and have a full project or CBE budget of no more than $70,000.

Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 14. Applications can be downloaded from www.givingcircleofhope.org or requested by e-mail at [email protected].

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