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Those seeking financial support for a nonprofit community project have a little more time to receive help from local benefactors.
Haverhill’s Cogswell Club, comprised of a group of philanthropists who annually pool their efforts, is extending its deadline to Thursday, Oct. 15, for receipt of letters of inquiry.
The Cogswell Club, founded by City Councilor Timothy J. Jordan in 2021, is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations with ideas for projects or programs that can completed in 2027 with a donation of between $50,000 and $75,000.
Besides the calendar-year completion deadline and amounts, applicants must be Internal Revenue Service-recognized, 501(c)(3), charities and eligible projects or programs must be specific in nature. Cogswell Club grants may not be used to pay general operating costs.
Applicants are asked to submit a two-page maximum letter of inquiry by Oct. 15, summarizing proposed projects or programs, how a grant would be used and the impact it would have on the Greater Haverhill community. Letters must be emailed to Cathy and Karl Brunelle at [email protected].
Members of the Cogswell Club plan to invite up to four finalist organizations to participate in a 15-minute live pitch. This includes a 10-minute presentation followed by a five-minute question and answer time with panelists. Finalists may provide handouts and optional PowerPoint presentations may be made with advanced notice.
Winning organizations can expect to have checks, issued by individual Cogswell Club members, by this Dec. 31.