Rochester Area Foundation

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Rochester area foundation (raf) is a community-based eclectic grantmaker. each application is considered on its own merits and the decision to award a request is made on a case by case basis. grants are not awarded to individuals, private foundations, or political organizations. grants are made to religious organizations only for purposes of direct community service projects. grants are limited to nonprofit organizations which have a 501(c)(3) designation, are government agencies, or are under the fiscal agency umbrella of a 501(c)(3) designated organization. in general, raf does not support general capital campaigns, provide support funding for organizational deficits, or to replace government funding. fund drives or requests for event sponsorships should be directed to raf's president for sponsorship consideration. typically, grants will not be awarded for endowments, annual campaigns, proposals that duplicate existing services, political activities, or religious activities. raf does not make multi-year grants. an organization may apply for a grant once during each calendar year. raf awards grants to benefit communities in the catchment area proscribed by the raf board of trustees, currently within a 40 mile radius of rochester. agencies outside of the traditional catchment area are eligible for grants provided the impact for project will fall primarily within the raf catchment area but the grant distribution committee may require input through a local advisory group or boa