Sustained Collaboration Fund
Sustained
Collaboration
Fund
Implementation Grant
Implementation Grants are available for organizations who have reached an agreement following a sustained collaboration exploratory process. Examples of costs that may be eligible for funding include: severance packages for departing CEO’s and other staff, IT integration, lease breaking, developing new marketing and communication materials, legal fees, consolidating capital assets, accountant fees, and board development.
Implementation grants typically range between $20,000 – $50,000. Costs related to the ongoing operation of the organization(s) will not be considered.
Implementation grants do not typically cover the full cost of implementing an agreement.
Required Attachments
- Copy of consultant proposal(s)
- Completed project budget
NSI Sustained Collaborations Fund Eligibility
To be eligible for NSI funding, the lead applicant organization must be based in and/or primarily serving Los Angeles County. Collaborations must involve at least two organizations that have 501(c)(3) status or are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Exceptions may be considered under the following conditions:
- The applicant has demonstrated services, programs, and activities for at least two years.
- The applicant is not incorporated as a for-profit business entity.
- The applicant is organized on behalf of a specific cultural community.
The applicant has a proven track record of having a decision-making structure and/or a well-established organizational culture.
Even with exceptions, at least one of the collaborating organizations must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.