LEND A HAND SOCIETY   Policies and Procedures for Grants   PURPOSE:   The primary purpose of the Lend A Hand Society is to provide emergency grants and other relief to named individuals by working through qualified, tax-exempt, non-profit social service agencies serving the greater Boston community.  The Lend A Hand Society does not make grants directly to individuals.  Grants are not made to a social service agency for the purposes of paying its operating expenses.  Grants are made on a one-time basis per family or individual.   The Lend A Hand also makes grants to social service agencies for camperships for named individuals to help meet a specific need for a particular child which will enable the child to have an educational/growth experience.  Grants are also made for the acquisition of books for educational institutions and libraries serving low-income individuals.   The Lend A Hand Society gives priority to requests from social service agencies, which help the poor, the handicapped, children, and the needs of low-income individuals and families. Except for the book mission, grants are made to social service agencies for the support of individuals and families within the greater Boston area.   APPLICATION PROCEDURE:   Emergency Assistance:  An application by a social service agency for a grant from the Lend A Hand Society may be submitted at any time.  Requests must include the Agency Client Referral Form and a cover letter on agency letterhead.  The letter should clearly state the purpose of the grant and all other pertinent information.   Camperships:  Applications for camperships should be submitted no later than April 1st.   The application must include a Campership Application Form, a cover letter on agency letterhead, and complete information on the camp programs.   Book Mission:  Requests for book grants should be submitted by May 15th.   Requests must include the Book Mission Application Form, a cover letter on agency letterhead and complete information about the institution applying.   All requests should be sent to: Lend A Hand Society, 89 South Street, Suite 203, Boston, MA  02111.     AGENCY QUALIFYING INFORMATION   Each agency must have the following current information on file with the Lend A Hand Society:   -          Copy of the agency IRS 501 ( c ) 3 Tax Exemption Letter -          A general description of the agency and its programs -          A list of the agency board of directors

Click the links below to download the forms. Agency Referral form Campership Proposal Guidelines