Established as part of the Good Neighbor Agreement between Vineyard Wind, the Town of Nantucket, and the Nantucket Preservation Trust, the Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund provides grants to tax-exempt organizations, municipalities, the Town of Nantucket (departments, boards, and commissions), and community groups that deliver programs and services to Nantucket residents.
Eligibility and Criteria for Applying for a Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund Grant
The Wind Community Fund is looking for applications that meet one of the following impact areas:
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- To support and promote renewable energy development.
- To combat the effects of global climate change.
- To enhance coastal resiliency.
- To protect, restore, and preserve cultural and historic resources.
In addition, there are restrictions on the scope of activities the Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund is able to support. In general, these grants are not awarded for:
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- Unrestricted general operating expenses
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Umbrella funding organizations that intend to distribute funds at their own discretion
- Capital campaigns
- Political lobbying or legislative activities
- Individuals
Application Instructions for a Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund Grant
Applications Closed: Applications for the Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund Grant are now closed. Grants will be awarded in late spring.
All applications will be reviewed by the 8-member advisory committee made up of: Mary Bergman, Lauren Sinatra, Matt Fee, Jermery Bloomer, Niles Parker, Chris Hoffman, Maureen Philips, and Rachel Patcher.
The Community Foundation will award grants only to organizations that have met all the deadlines for project reporting, follow up and accountability for any previous grants from the Foundation.
