Are LFP grants only available for new projects or may they be used for preexisting projects?
These matching grants are intended to establish projects that are new and innovative in their communities. If a project was started as a pilot and your intention is to bring the program to scale—get it up and running as a viable long-term endeavor—it could qualify. An existing project also qualifies if the grant would be used to fund an ambitious, significant expansion. However, LFP grants are not for ongoing operational support. The matching grant cannot be used to replace your existing source of funds to simply maintain an existing program. An expansion should not be considered as a cost-shifting opportunity to support current staff in their current work.
