Marketing and Public Relations and Evaluation Requirements
Organizations receiving grants from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County must promote their funding
awards according to the marketing and public relations guidelines established by the Community Foundation. The Community Foundation will host a seminar on marketing
guidelines and tips for grantees annually. The Community Foundation’s Grantee Communications Kit may be
downloaded on our website in the Nonprofit Resources section, middlesexcountycf.org/nonprofits/resources/forms-pr-guidelines/.
Furthermore, all CFMC grantees are required to submit a final evaluation regarding the use of CFMC funding and the outcomes, achievements, and results such funding supported. The evaluation requirements include qualitative and quantitative information, photos, stories, and examples of public acknowledgement of the award.
By
signing the application below, the CEO/Executive Director/President understands the Community Foundation’s marketing and
public relations requirements and evaluation requirements if awarded a grant.
Tax Exempt Standing and Use of Grant Funding Certification
By signing this application, the CEO/Executive Director/President is certifying that your organization is a qualified 501(c)3 organization or other charitable organization recognized and currently in good standing with the IRS, or 170(c)1 governmental agency. Should a grant be approved by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, these funds may only be used for the purposes outlined in your original application; you must notify the Community Foundation if you are unable to do so. If grant funding is provided, you may only use these funds for charitable purposes as described in Section 170(c)2 of the IRS code, and funds may not be used for any political or lobbying activity. In addition, no tangible benefits, goods, or services may be received by our donors or by staff members of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County in exchange for grant funding.
Use of Grant Funds and Timing Certification
By signing this application, the CEO/Executive Director/President is certifying that you understand that funding awarded cannot be used for activities that occur before the award date which will be specified in a grant agreement letter, should funding be approved. You agree that if your organization receives a grant, it will not be used for expenses already incurred prior to the award agreement letter and will be spent within one year of the grant award agreement. If you are unable to use the funding during the year, you will contact the Community Foundation of Middlesex County.