Author: David McPherson, Executive Director AEF

The Alexander Eastman Foundation strengthens and gives voice to the Greater Derry Community’s Health and Wellness through leadership, collaboration, and funding opportunities.

The Alexander Eastman Foundation is now accepting applications for its July 2023 Community Grants program. The application and qualifying criteria can be found on the Community Grants page on the Foundation’s website, and applications are due by May 12, 2023. Please note application must be made on our online Grant Application site at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=alexef

We are excited to share with you an update to the Alexander Eastman Foundation’s Grant programs and our grant criteria, with a renewed focus on community health and wellness programs and initiatives in the greater Derry community we serve. The Foundation has moved to a single annual grant award cycle with an online application period … Continue reading New Grant Categories

The Alexander Eastman Foundation is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 Community Grants program. The application and qualifying criteria can be found on the Community Grants page on the Foundation’s website, and applications are due by October 7, 2022. Please note application must be made on our online Grant Application site at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=alexef

The Foundation is excited to announce that our Grant process is now online at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=alexef All applications must be made on this site, the Foundation will no longer accept mailed or emailed documents for NEW grants. The Fall 2022 Grant Awards deadline for applications is Friday, October 7, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their … Continue reading Grant Applications are now Online

WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF MIGRATING TO A WEB BASED APPLICATION PROCESS THAT WE EXPECT TO HAVE UP BY MID TO LATE SEPTEMBER. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION  WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONCE THE NEW PLATFORM HAS BEEN TESTED. WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT PDF / PAPER APPLICATIONS. Please feel free to contact us at: info@alexandereastman.org

The Alexander Eastman Board of Trustees announces $417,000 in community grant awards for the Spring 2022 Grant Round to the following organizations: The Upper Room: $32,000 The Family Wellness program promotes safe, stable, and nurturing relationships between children and parents and/or caregivers. Derry Boys & Girls Club: $33,000 Purchase of a new “Big Blue 4” … Continue reading Community Grants – Spring 2022

The Alexander Eastman Foundation is now accepting applications for its Spring 2022 Community Grants program. The application and qualifying criteria can be found on the Community Grants page on the Foundation’s website, and applications are due by April 11, 2022.

The Alexander Eastman Board of Trustees announces $489,500 in community grant awards for the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to the following organizations: Community Caregivers of Greater Derry: $35,000 Operating support for the Volunteer Caregiving and Loaner's Closet programs. These programs help a vulnerable local population access critical health services and … Continue reading Community Grants – Spring 2021

The Alexander Eastman Board of Trustees announces $195,000 in community grant awards for the period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 to the following organizations: Clarity Community Connections:  $10,000 A Good Friend and Break-Through programs provide case management services, mentorship, and education to high-risk individuals so that they can thrive and become their … Continue reading Community Grants – Fall 2020