Funding Purposes
The People Fund can provide financial assistance to individuals for emergency or special needs, such as emergency funding for fire victims or special equipment for the blind, paraplegics or others. It can provide clothing, food or shelter for those in dire circumstances. It is meant for emergency and one-time needs that can’t be met through other agencies.
For organizations, funding could be used for lifesaving equipment, educational programs, food banks, child care programs or to initiate or expand critical community programs.
Applicants are not required to be Consolidated members, but they must be a part of the communities we serve.
Funding Considerations
The People Fund is designed to meet needs where other resources and grants are not available. Funding requests should be for special or emergency needs, not for ordinary expenses, budgetary items, or for needs that could be eligible for funding or support from other available resources.
For organizational requests, we consider the benefit to co-op members and our broader communities.
Requests Not Funded
The following list contains examples of funding requests that would not qualify for a grant from The People Fund:
- Ongoing Expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, utility bills)
- Housing Deposits
- Funeral Expenses
- Medical Expenses
- Work Done to Rental Properties (landlord or tenant requests)
- Gas or Hotel Vouchers
- Items Already Purchased or Work Already Completed
- School Fees or Supplies
- Funds for Political or Dogmatic Purposes or Campaigns of any Kind
- Food for Individuals
Application Process
All grant applications are reviewed by the Consolidated Cooperative Foundation Board of Directors. To apply for a grant, download the application below and return by mail, fax or email.
Applications must be submitted to The People Fund, one month prior to a quarterly board meeting: thepeoplefund@consolidated.coop
The People Fund Board meets quarterly in March, June, September and December each year.
Download Application and Checklist for Submissions
Application Checklist
Individual or Family Application
Organization/Agency Application
Please fax applications directly to the People Fund at 419-949-2959 or email them to thepeoplefund@consolidated.coop.
Questions about The People Fund? Check the FAQ or fill out the form below.
