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Navigating the Next Steps After Receiving a Grant

September 5, 2024

Congratulations! You’ve received a grant from Berks County Community Foundation. This is an acknowledgment of your project’s potential and a testament to your hard work. This is a significant milestone, and we are excited to support you on your journey. What comes next?

Before you receive the funding from us, you are required to submit a grant agreement form. This agreement details the responsibilities of Berks County Community Foundation and your organization (grantee). This form must be completed within 30 days of the date of the initial offer email. This form can be submitted through our online portal.

After successfully submitting your grant agreement form, you have the option to share your results with the community. If you decided that you’d like to share on your website or social platforms, be sure to take the time to celebrate, share your results, and acknowledge the funding source.

  • Celebrate: Acknowledge the hard work of your team and the success of your project.
  • Share Your Results: Publish your findings, results, or outcomes in relevant forums or media. This not only highlights your success but also serves as a valuable contribution to the field.
  • Acknowledge the funding source: Berks County Community Foundation must be acknowledged as a funding source when promoting your project(s). Please mention both the name of the fund and our organization, in the following format: Support for this project was provided by the XYZ Fund of Berks County Community Foundation.

You can find more information about this by following our guide. You can download a copy of the guide by clicking here. There are guidelines on how to correctly write the name of our organization and use our logo. Click here to find templates and download our logo.

Receiving a grant is a great achievement and an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in our community. By understanding the terms of your grant, effectively managing your project/program, and reporting on your progress, you set the stage for a successful outcome. We are here to support you every step of the way. Here’s to sparking positive change that your project is bound to bring!

If you would like more information on the specific funding you received, contact Erica Caceres, Communication Manager, at ericac@bccf.org.

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