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Nonprofit Material MATCH Program
Please carefully review the information below. We are currently working at reduced operational capacity which has affected the process of the MATCH Program. Applications may be submitted using the "Submit" link provided below. Please email us at Match@lifecyclebuildingcenter.org to receive the fastest response to any questions you may have that aren't addressed in the FAQ section below. We are excited to continue growing the capacity of LBC's MATCH Program in 2022 following the completion of our facility renovation!
Here at LBC, we believe that communities are built and sustained by individuals and organizations that help one another. We work hard to find new homes for the deeply discounted building materials available at our Reuse Center & Store. We also prioritize the donation of free building materials to nonprofits, schools, community groups and houses of faith. Our goal is to empower communities to become more resilient through building material reuse. When our fellow nonprofits spend less of their funding resources on building materials, they candirect more dollars toward the delivery of programs and services which benefit the community.
Since 2011, LBC has provided free materials to more than 200 nonprofits, schools, community groups and houses of faith through its Nonprofit Material MATCH Program. Your financial contribution will enable us to expand this program, and help more organizations bring their projects to life. Thank you for your support!
Nonprofit Material MATCH Story Feature: Veteran's Home Gets Special Upgrade in Time for Christmas
We were honored to partner with Rebuilding Together Atlanta and longtime supporter, DPR Construction, to provide cabinets, tile, a sink, faucet, appliances and more for Capitol View Manor resident, and Army veteran, Charles Jackson. These materials were donated via LBC's Nonprofit Material MATCH program, and will allow Mr. Jackson's 86-year old mother to return home to celebrate Christmas with her son.
To learn more HERE or watch our feature on Fox 5 Atlanta HERE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive materials through the Nonprofit Material MATCH Program?
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Grants are only applicable to federally registered, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), organizations who provide confirmation from the IRS. This can include nonprofits, schools, community groups and houses of faith.
When can I Submit an Application?
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You can submit an application at any time of the month. Please only apply if your organization is prepared to collect materials within three months of submission.
How are applications evaluated?
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Organizations will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
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Previous Recipients (previous application strength, collection, progress reports)............................................10%
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Description of Mission & Strength of Needs............................................................................................................20%
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Description of Project & Availability of Requested Materials.................................................................................40%
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Material Story/Progress Report.................................................................................................................................30% Total Score 100%
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Communication and material selection will be done remotely when possible.
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Please provide as much detail as possible when submitting your material requests.
When are Material Grants Awarded?
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Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and we will attempt to respond sooner when possible.
How Long does an Award Last?
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Grants expire after 3 months from the award date. Please only apply if your organization is prepared to collect materials within 3 months of submission.
How do I Collect the Materials?
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Material collection needs to be scheduled in advance. An LBC staff member will schedule your pick up date once you have been awarded material. Material collection is available only by appointment.
How Often can my Organization Re-Apply?
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Eligible organizations can apply every 3 months.
What is the Progress Report?
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As part of the grant we required organizations to share progress reports 6 months after the date of award. Progress reports can be: sharing material reuse stories such as: how materials were used, description of the success of the project, outcomes or effectiveness, pictures, testimonials from the population(s) your organization serves, video interview. Failure to comply with progress reports will affect future grant awards.
Who can I speak to if I have any questions about my application?
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Please direct any questions to Match@lifecyclebuildingcenter.org