Applicants must represent qualified 501(c)3 nonprofits serving Essex County.

ECCF is committed to non-discrimination. We support organizations that use all reasonable efforts to recruit, hire, train, promote and serve persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where such status is a bona fide qualification for the service being provided and is related to the organization’s mission.

Grants will not be awarded:

• To individuals.
• For sectarian or religious purposes.
• For political purposes.
• For debt or deficit reduction.
• For capital campaigns for buildings, land acquisition or endowment.