PROGRAM VS. CAPITAL SUPPORT
The Fund concentrates on providing program support
earmarked for program creation, expansion, or
improvement. (General operating support is rarely
provided.) Capital support is generally awarded only
in connection with specific program support needs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The Fund asks that applicants please use the
Guide for Grant Proposals. The Guide is based in
large part on the New York/New Jersey Area Common
Application Form, which was created by the New York
Regional Association of Grantmakers.
PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS
Grant proposals may be submitted at any time. All
proposals submitted to the Fund will be acknowledged.
Site visits or meetings are generally scheduled
for grant requests that are candidates for Board
review. Applicants with questions about the Fund’s
grant application or review procedures should feel
free to call the Fund.
FUNDING LIMITATIONS
The Fund does not make grants to any of the following:
- Individuals.
- Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
status with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
- Medical research programs.
- Conferences or media events (unless they are an
integral part of a broader program of direct service).
- Efforts to influence legislation or elections.
- Organizations seeking support for deficit
reduction or emergency funding.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grant proposals should be sent to:
Andrew S. Fisher, Executive Director
Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Inc.
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
307 West 38th Street, Suite 2010
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 668-9801
Fax: (212) 668-9803
E-mail: afisher@lavellefund.org
