Volunteer Opportunity: Grants Review

The CFJC is searching for a diverse team of community reviewers to assist in the review of nonprofit grant applications to our Fall Community Impact Grants and Spring Capacity Building Grants programs. Community Reviewers are an integral part of the CFJC Community Grants Process; they are the backbone of how funding for these grants is determined! Are you interested in learning more about the incredible work of nonprofits in Johnson County and assisting in determining funding for those amazing organizations and projects? See below for the roles and responsibilities of a Community Grants Reviewer and apply today!

Overview

The Community Foundation of Johnson County will host two competitive grants cycles this year: the Fall Community Impact Grants and the Spring Capacity Building Grants. The process to award these grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits consist of an application from the nonprofit, community review, CFJC Grants Committee review, and CFJC Board of Directors’ approval. The CFJC is looking for community reviewers to evaluate applications for the community review process. The responsibilities of this role are listed below.

Responsibilities

Community Grants Reviewers can apply to be a reviewer for the Fall Community Impact Grant Cycle, the Spring Capacity Building Grant Cycle, or both. Please indicate in your application which cycle(s) work for you. Reviewers will be assigned to a team of reviewers to review and score their assigned applications. The reviewers will be given access to an online grants portal to review applications and provide feedback through an evaluation form. Grants Reviewers will then meet with their grants team to discuss the applications and rank them in order of recommended funding. Reviewers will need access to internet, email, and be able to utilize the online grants system. Training on how to navigate the online grants system and the grant evaluation criteria will be provided. Additionally, all reviewers will be required to submit our Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality disclosure forms.

Approximate Time Commitment

• Fall Grant Review
  • 1 hour reviewer training on August 5th, 12pm (make-up options are available)
  • 4-6 hours of individual review between August 26-September 16 AND
  • 1-2 hour meeting with review team the week of Sept. 22-26
• Spring Grant Review
  • 1 hour reviewer training on February 11th, 12pm (make-up options are available)
  • 4-6 hours of individual review between March 2-18 AND
  • 1-2 hour meeting with review team the week of March 23-27

Join us!

Apply to be a community grants reviewer today! Applications will be open from July 1 – July 18, 2025.