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NETSCOUT will offer THREE grant opportunities (a $10,000 grant, $3,500 grant, and a $1,500 grant to be awarded to pitch finalists*) through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) as part of the 2022 Heart of Giving Community Grant Program.
Many in the Greater Lowell community have reported that COVID-19 is taking a toll on mental health, especially for caregivers/care providers. This grant will support mental health, specifically supporting the mental health of caregivers (a person who provides direct care as for children, elderly, or the disabled.) and care providers (paid professional who provides assistance (frontline workers, educators, first responders and other medical professionals.) The grant can be used to support programs or to cover a one-time capital expense to enhance a nonprofit organization's ability to serve caregivers.
NETSCOUT is also interested in service/volunteer opportunities. Therefore, the selected nonprofit will need to provide in-person and/or virtual or remote volunteer opportunities for NETSCOUT employees. Examples have included: hands-on projects, program support, food pantry support, storage unit construction, and kit assembly (with materials provided by the nonprofit.)
ELIGIBILITY
- Organizations that serve communities in GLCF’s catchment area: Acton, Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Dunstable, Groton, Lowell, Littleton, Pepperell, Shirley, Tewksbury, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Westford and Wilmington.
- Selected nonprofit will be able to provide in-person and/or virtual or remote volunteer opportunities for NETSCOUT employees.
OTHER
Other stipulations include:
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Religious organizations/programs and political organizations or individuals are not eligible to apply
- Only one application per nonprofit permitted
- We will be unable to honor incomplete applications
- 501(c)(3) status required
Note: Nonprofits who have received a prior $10,000 grant from the NETSCOUT Heart of Giving Community Grant program will not be considered.
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