Frequently Asked Questions
Grants can be made to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to educational, governmental or religious institutions. Grants cannot be made to individuals, businesses, or nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status.
The criteria for each grant application may vary. The majority of applications require some or all of the following:
- List of organization’s board members and their board positions
- Recent financial statement (i.e. – income statement, balance sheet, annual spending budget) – not a full audit report
- Budget sheet for project breakdown – download and complete: Budget Project Spreadsheet (Excel or PDF)
- Organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (exception – Governmental, Educational or Religious Entities)
- Letters of support are generally not required but HIGHLY encouraged. Up to three letters may be added. It is at the discretion of each community foundations as to whether or not they require letters of support.
You can download a PDF giving detailed instructions on how to apply here: Download. All applications must be made online using the Grant Portal.
The applications are due on the last day of each month. All applications will be reviewed at the following board meeting, which is held on the third Monday of every month.