The Community Foundation of Greene County announces the following grant priorities.
All interested applicants should review CFGC’s General Grantmaking Guidelines (see About Foundation Grants) before completing the grant proposal / application process.
Click here to download the CFGC Grant Application and Guidelines
NOTE: Applicants do not need to indicate the grant fund or category for which you want to apply.
1) Kathleen A. Hamilton Davis and William R. Davis Memorial Fund Grant
(Considered under Grant Round )
The purpose of this fund is to provide support and assistance for the benefit of children and families in Greene County who are experiencing social or economic hardship. Grants may be used to support new or existing projects through nonprofit 501[c][3] organizations.
Grant applications for the Davis Memorial Fund must be postmarked no later than June 15.
2) Field of Interest Grants
(Considered under Grant Round 1)
Grants will be available in the following areas:
Arts & Culture Fund for new or existing projects that support or promote the arts in Greene County. Click here to download the grant guidelines and application procedure.
Children, Youth & Families Fund for new or existing projects that support services for children, youth and/or family well-being in Greene County. Click here to download grant guidelines.
Community & Economic Development Fund for new or existing projects that impact community and economic development in Greene County. Click here to download grant guidelines and application procedure.
Futures Fund for new, innovative community projects that advance the economic or social well-being of Greene County. Click here to download grant guidelines and application procedure.
Health & Human Services Fund for new or existing projects that impact health and human services in Greene County. Click here to download grant guidelines and application procedure.
Organizations may submit proposals in multiple field-of-interest categories (same project/different categories or different projects/different categories), however, no project will receive more than one grant award.
Grant range is $250 to $1,000. Average grant size is $500.
Grant applications for the Field of Interest Grants must be postmarked no later than June 15.
3) Good For Greene Fund grants (Considered under Grant Round 1)
Proposals for grants will be accepted in the following priorities (priority does not need to be specified):
1. Arts, Culture & Humanities – projects that encourage and demonstrate artistic creativity and appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture, including visual and performing arts, museums, arts education, and public media.
2. Education – projects to enhance the education experience for persons of any age; that encourage literacy; and promote lifelong learning skills.
3. Environment & Animal Welfare – projects to enhance the quality of life, to ensure biodiversity, to mitigate or investigate the impacts of pollution on the local region. Includes conservation, resource protection, energy/renewal resources, agricultural projects and animal welfare.
4. Health & Fitness –projects that define and address issues of local health concerns. Includes community health, disability services, aging issues, family planning/teen pregnancy, health education/preventative care, mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse, women's health, etc.
5. Human Needs – projects whose objects or purposes are to give aid, comfort, support or assistance to children, aged persons or indigent adults, or urban affairs.
6. Public and Societal Benefit – projects that promote community and economic development and/or community involvement. Includes community development, community involvement, capacity building, economic development, public safety, recreation, tourism, transportation, workforce development, etc.
7. Religious / Faith Based – projects that promote interdenominational sharing and understanding and that emphasize the importance of spiritual growth and development.
Grant applications for the Good For Greene Fund grants must be postmarked no later than June 15.
4) Discretionary Grants (includes Forever Greene Fund and Francis Bradford Fund) Considered under Grant Round 1 ($250-$1,000) and Grant Round 2 ($1,000 - $5,000)
Proposals for grants will be accepted in the following priorities (priority does not need to be specified):
1. Arts, Culture & Humanities – projects that encourage and demonstrate artistic creativity and appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture, including visual and performing arts, museums, arts education, and public media.
2. Education – projects to enhance the education experience for persons of any age; that encourage literacy; and promote lifelong learning skills.
3. Environment & Animal Welfare – projects to enhance the quality of life, to ensure biodiversity, to mitigate or investigate the impacts of pollution on the local region. Includes conservation, resource protection, energy/renewal resources, agricultural projects and animal welfare.
4. Health & Fitness –projects that define and address issues of local health concerns. Includes community health, disability services, aging issues, family planning/teen pregnancy, health education/preventative care, mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse, women's health, etc.
5. Human Needs – projects whose objects or purposes are to give aid, comfort, support or assistance to children, aged persons or indigent adults, or urban affairs.
6. Public and Societal Benefit – projects that promote community and economic development and/or community involvement. Includes community development, community involvement, capacity building, economic development, public safety, recreation, tourism, transportation, workforce development, etc.
7. Religious / Faith Based – projects that promote interdenominational sharing and understanding and that emphasize the importance of spiritual growth and development
Grant awards may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Grant applications for Discretionary grants must be postmarked no later than September 30.
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