The mission of FACES (Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support) is to support smaller, overlooked projects within neighborhoods. Founded in 2000 in Delaware, its goal is to ensure these projects receive the necessary attention and funding despite being overshadowed by larger nonprofits. The program leverages a community-based approach by involving a volunteer advisory board composed of community leaders to evaluate and recommend funding, ensuring support aligns closely with community needs.
The FACES Grants program is centered around the principle of offering extra support to smaller, local projects and nonprofit organizations that are frequently missed by larger funding mechanisms. It caters specifically to nonprofits in Sussex County, DE, with budgets of $500,000 or less, and in Montgomery County, MD, with budgets of $750,000 or less. The guiding purpose of the grants is to fund short-term programs or projects that promise to make the most significant difference within the community. The flexible use of funds, as intended by FACES, allows recipient organizations to allocate the grant in ways that best serve their unique purpose and community’s needs.