Space Grants

In order to apply for a Space Grant, your organization must be a government agency, quasi-governmental entity or a registered not-for-profit 501c3 organization. Applicants will be assessed based on their mission alignment with the Foundation and availability in our organizational calendar.

Additional Considerations: 

• Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Notification will be made within four weeks of submission.
• Grace Farms is unable to host fundraisers, performances, conferences and for-profit organizations through the Space Grant program.
• Our Space Grant program accommodates not-for-profit partners and is not a general space rental program.

Access to Grace Farms

• Space grants take place Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm. We accept applications for nights and weekends on a limited basis, and these events may incur additional fees.
• We will do our best to accommodate proposed event dates based on the availability of space on the requested dates and times. Requests for specific spaces cannot be accommodated.
• Organizations are not permitted to charge admission for an event held at Grace Farms.

Legal

• Organizations must provide proof of valid not-for-profit status alongside their application.
• Approved organizations will receive a space grant agreement containing our policies and procedures, waiver of liability, and media release form, which must be returned signed prior to the event date.
• Organizations may be required to provide Grace Farms with a Certificate of Insurance naming them as an Additional Insured.

Marketing and Communications

• Grace Farms does not promote registration for space grant events and programs.
• Grace Farms Foundation may not be identified as a sponsor of any event hosted at Grace Farms by an external organization.
• Organizations are not permitted to circulate any kind of public communication that includes images or assets owned or created by Grace Farms Foundation without written approval from the Foundation.
• Organizations are required to receive advance written approval from the Foundation for any press or media coverage that will be attending their event at Grace Farms.

Catering

• Grace Farms provides exclusive catering options for space grants. Outside food and beverage is not permitted.

AV/IT Production

• East and West Barn Meeting Rooms are equipped with projection capabilities and free WiFi.
• Organizations must bring their own laptops, chargers, and connectors/adaptors.
• Fees apply for dedicated audio-visual support or equipment rentals.
• Support for virtual meetings will be assessed on a case by case basis and may incur fees.

What is a space grant?
Grace Farms Foundation’s Space Grant Program offers the gift of free space to our not-for-profit and community partners for meetings, trainings, and other programs. Space grants provide those at the front lines of service with an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, advocate, align and grow.

Who can apply for a space grant?
In order to apply for a space grant, you must be a governmental agency, quasi-governmental entity or a registered not-for-profit 501c3 organization.

Organizations that align with the Foundation’s commitment to address humanitarian issues, including modern slavery, environmental sustainability, food insecurity and disconnected communities through the lenses of our initiatives are strongly encouraged to apply.

How can I apply for a space grant?
Organizations may apply online. Inquiries are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

What kinds of events can I host through a space grant?
Organizations may use their gift of space for a variety of events and programs— from staff and board retreats to professional development trainings, from capacity-building programs to invited speaker panels, among others. Please note that organizations are not permitted to charge admission for an event held at Grace Farms.

Grace Farms is unable to host fundraisers, performances, conferences and for-profit organizations at this time.

What is included with a space grant?
Grace Farms provides the space and basic IT/AV support at no cost for space grants. Fees do apply for catering, dedicated audio-visual support, equipment rentals, and added staffing and safety. Support for virtual meetings will be assessed on a case by case basis and may incur fees.

What dates and times are offered to space grants?
Space grants may take place Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm. We accept applications for nights and weekends on a limited basis, and these events may incur additional fees. The Foundation will do its best to accommodate proposed event dates based on the availability of space on the requested dates and times requested. Requests for specific spaces cannot be accommodated.

For specific inquires or for further information, please contact [email protected].