Volunteer for Grant Review

It is time for our annual grant application review process, which is the perfect time to get involved and lend a hand to Spruce! Full details are below, but the quick summary if you’re interested is:

  1. Fill out the form below by March 1st to say you’re interested in volunteering for grant review
  2. Mark your calendar for one of the Training Session dates (virtual), and the Reviewer Selection Meeting (virtual). Links below.
  3. Block off some time 3/15—3/28 to review applications!
Volunteer for Grant Review Form

More Details:

  • Applications close on March 6, and the review process will begin shortly following. 
  • If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please complete the form above by March 1st. (Feel free to share this opportunity with your networks!)
  • Still have questions? Email grants@sprucefoundation.org. 
  • Know someone who may be interested in volunteering? Share this email with your network to spread the word!

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, 3/4, 6:30-8pm-Reviewer Training Session #1 – (Link)
  • Sunday, 3/8, 6-7:30pm-Reviewer Training Session #2 – (Link)
  • Tuesday, 3/31, 6:30—8:30PM – Reviewer Selection Meeting  (link)

Summary of Events:

During the Reviewer Selection Meeting, volunteers will compare their top-rated grantees in an in-person, group format to narrow the applicant pool. The remaining grantees will then be reviewed and selected by vote during the next monthly Spruce Foundation Board Meeting. 

Volunteer reviewers should attend one of the two virtual training sessions linked above. In training, reviewers will be oriented to an updated grading rubric. A two-week review period will take place between 3/15—3/28 where volunteers will evaluate and score grantee applications. 

To learn more about volunteer grant reviewing, email grants@sprucefoundation.org