Frequently Asked Questions - Forward Together
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1. When will we be told of the amount of the matching grant?
2. Can we tell our donors that HGF is making a five-year commitment to our camp?
3. Can we use the unrestricted portion of our Forward Together grant for capital purposes?
4. Does a grant from the local Jewish Federation office qualify for matching in the Forward Together grant?
5. Do physical improvement projects need to be completed by 12/31/25 or can they be in progress?
6. Would HGF be interested in a named element in a building project being funded in part by our Forward Together matching grant?
7. When will HGF begin making payments?
1. When will we be told of the amount of the matching grant?
Camps will be notified of the base challenge grant amount in the grant agreement renewal letter. These letters will be released in early 2025 after fulfilling all Forward Together 2024 Reporting Requirements.
2. Can we tell our donors that HGF is making a five-year commitment to our camp?
Yes, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and JCamp 180 have made a commitment to provide matching grants to affiliated camps in each year over the five-year period, 2023-2027. Donors can be told of this commitment. Although the Foundation’s overall commitment to the JCamp 180 overnight camping program was confirmed to be $5 million per year, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation has reserved the right to adjust the precise matching grant allocation to each camp in 2024-2027.
3. Can we use the unrestricted portion of our Forward Together grant for capital purposes?
Yes. The only requirement is that a minimum of 50% of the Forward Together grant be spent on capital.
4. Does a grant from the local Jewish Federation office qualify for matching in the Forward Together grant?
Annual, standard grants from a Federation that are, or have previously been made available to any Federation-supported organization, does not qualify for matching in the Forward Together program. Grants from a Federation that are designated for a capital improvement qualify for matching within the Forward Together grant program as long as the grant is paid in the 2025 calendar year.
5. Do physical improvement projects need to be completed by 12/31/25 or can they be in progress?
Projects do not need to be completed by 12/31/2025. In your Final Narrative Report, you will be asked to provide a status update on the designated Physical Improvement Project as well as photos of the project that this grant supported.
6. Would HGF be interested in a named element in a building project being funded in part by our Forward Together matching grant?
Although the Harold Grinspoon Foundation would be honored to have a named element in the camp's building project that is funded by Forward Together, that is not a requirement. Any acknowledgement of the gift should be designated as being from “The Harold Grinspoon Foundation” or “JCamp 180, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.”
7. When will HGF begin making payments?
HGF will begin processing payments in August 2025 and will be making one payment each year.
Have additional questions?
For questions about accessing the grant portal and submitting the application:
grants@hgf.org
For other questions about the grant:
jcamp180@hgf.org or your Relationship Manager