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Pitch It! Grant Program

Funding in 2024 will be available to award! Learn more about Pitch It!

About Pitch It!

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The MFi Legacy Fund is an endowment created by the Medfield Foundation, Inc. (MFi). The MFi Legacy Fund supports community-driven projects intended to support and maintain a vibrant Medfield.  Governed by volunteers, we seek to foster initiatives and programs that help to ensure Medfield remains a town of unique character and value. 

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Pitch It! is our call for ideas that will enrich the lives of those who call Medfield home. Through our support of Medfield-serving nonprofits as well as town agencies, we can respond to the diverse needs and voices of our community now and into the future.

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For our current round of grant making, we have up to $40,000 in funding to award, which may be divided among recipients. 

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FAQ's

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How do I know if my organization is eligible?

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  • Initial criteria for participation include:

    • 501(c)(3) tax status as a registered nonprofit organization have an eligible fiscal sponsor that is one;

    • Programming that wholly or predominantly serves Medfield residents;

    • Compelling current need for the funds and possibly an opportunity to leverage the funds in some material way

 

Are there priority areas or tracks of interest?

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  • While we have an open invitation for ideas, we have identified some areas of particular interest:

    • Youth.  Keeping our youth engaged in the community

    • Seniors.  Ensuring that our senior citizens remain active

    • Community.  Fostering a strong sense of community among residents

    • Culture.  Extending rich cultural offerings to every resident

    • Diversity.  Encouraging generosity, tolerance and diversity

    • Environment.  Preserving and enhancing our natural resources

    • Character.  Maintaining the character of the community

    • Access.  Improving access to needed resources and services

    • The Unknown.  Anticipating and addressing unforeseen major issues facing our town in the future

    • We have a strong preference for projects that meet a compelling need in town and projects that have the potential to leverage the funds in material ways.  We prefer that grants not be used for ongoing operating expenses.​

 

How do I submit the application form?

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  • You can complete and submit the online form HERE

  • If you have additional materials you deem critical to your application, please attach them to the form or email them to grants@medfieldfoundation.org

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What does “pitching” entail?

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  • Pitches will be made in person to the MFi Legacy Fund Committee.

  • You are encouraged to bring written and/or audio visual materials to supplement your presentation, including but not limited to:

    • Details about your organization

    • The project or effort for which you are seeking support

    • The process for monitoring the project if funded

  • All pitches should be , with additional time at the end for questions from the Committee.

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Are there resources that we can reference about how to pitch a grant idea?

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  • Yes! We’ve included a few resources below.

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* Additional questions can be directed to grants@medfieldfoundation.org

 

 

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