Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors has long been committed to giving back to our community.  Throughout the year, HNN organizes fundraising events which contribute to the Community Investment Grant Fund.   For the 2020 fund, these 2019 events included Princess & Superhero Party, Rock & Roll Bingo, Touch-A-Truck, Great Pumpkin Trail, and Gingerbread House Decorating.  We thank all those that attended these events as well as our volunteer organizers.

We are pleased to announce the 2020 Community Grant Recipients.

• Holliston Parks & Recreation - Summer Concerts in the Park
• Holliston Public Library - Museum Passes
• Holliston Fire Department - Ice Commander Rescue Suit
• Holliston Police Department - Contribute to Flex-Safe Barricades
• Holliston Community Farm - Contribute to Electrical Upgrade
• Marigold Project - Contribute to Bulbs for Fall planting
  

2020 Grant Application Period is Closed

Please review the grant criteria below and then download the application here or pickup a copy at the Holliston Public Library.  The deadline for requests is February 26, 2020.  Requests received after the deadline will not be considered. All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision in April 2020.

Applications can be emailed to HNNCommunityInvestments@gmail.com or mailed to the address below.

Holliston Newcomers & Neighbors

Community Investments Committee

P.O. Box 6581

Holliston, MA 01746

If you have any questions, please email HNNCommunityInvestments@gmail.com

Grant Criteria (in effect since 2018)

We will consider only those grant applications that are completed in full and will prioritize funding for those grant proposals that best fit the criteria established by the Community Investment Committee. Specifically, supporting groups that do not have significant income from fundraising and whose grant application demonstrates that the project would:

1.   Have a significant impact on the community

2.   Provide needed services/projects to the community at large

3.   Impact a large number of Holliston residents

Please note, grant proposals that seek to redistribute funds or that seeks funds strictly for operating costs will not be considered. All educational requests must be submitted through the designated school administrator, and no individual educator requests will be reviewed.

Also, please indicate whether or not it will be possible to complete the project within the next calendar year if your request is only partially funded.  Applicants are also asked to share what they see as the loss to the community if HNN does not fund their grant.