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Apply for Grant Funding
Our 2012-13 grant cycle is now closed.
Purpose Discretionary grants provide funding to charitable organizations for new or ongoing programs and projects that meet local needs. Eligibility Funding consideration is given to nonprofit organizations deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and to governmental agencies serving Vanderburgh County. Consideration may be extended to nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity provided the program/project is charitable and supports a community need. In such cases, the applicant organization may be required to apply under the auspices of a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal Sponsors Funding requests submitted by an entity under the auspices of another agency must include a written statement signed by the agency's board president on behalf of the board of directors agreeing to act as the entity's fiscal sponsor, to receive grant monies if awarded, and to oversee the proposed project. Funding Minimum/Maximum Range Funding consideration is given for requests of at least $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Funding requests that do not fall within these limitations will not be considered. Program Areas Considered for Funding Please visit our Program Areas page for complete details about the kinds of projects and programs supported through our Community Discretionary Grants Program. Arts and Culture Community Development Education Health Human Services Other Civic Endeavors (environment, recreation, youth development, etc.) Project Areas NOT Considered for Funding Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns Endowment creation or debt reduction Capital campaigns Operating costs not directly related to the proposed project Annual appeals or membership contributions Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes Scholarships Preliminary Proposals The application process starts with a preliminary proposal. Preliminary proposals help in determining whether a funding request qualifies for consideration before the applicant invests time and effort in completing a full grant proposal. Please use the following online form to submit a preliminary proposal: Preliminary Proposal Form. Deadline To Submit a Preliminary Proposal 12 noon on August 24, 2012 Deliberation After review of preliminary proposals, selected applicants will receive a formal invitation to submit a full grant proposal. All applicants will receive formal notification of the outcome of the deliberation process by October 1. No lobbying or solicitation of Foundation representatives is permitted. Distribution of Awards Grant checks will be distributed at an awards event in January. |
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 Vanderburgh Community FoundationWalker Building • 401 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 203 Evansville, IN 47713 • Phone 812.422.1245 |