The Community Foundation of Greene County announces the following grant priorities for 2008. All interested applicants should review CFGC’s general Grantmaking Guidelines in addition to the guidelines for specific grants.
1) Kathleen A. Hamilton Davis and William R. Davis Memorial Fund Grant
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.
Up to $2,000 will be available in 2008.
Click here to download Davis Memorial Fund grant guidelines.
Grant applications for the Davis Memorial Fund must be postmarked no later than June 2, 2008.
2) Field of Interest Grants
Grants will be awarded 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 Arts & Culture Fund grant guidelines.
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.
Futures Fund for new, innovative community projects that advance the economic or social well-being of Greene County. Click here to download grant guidelines.
Health & Human Services Fund for new or existing projects that impact health and human services in Greene County. Click here to download grant guidelines.
Organizations may submit proposals in multiple field-of-interest categories, however, no organization will receive more than one grant.
The Foundation expects to award grants between $500 and $1,000 in each category.
Grant applications for the Field of Interest Grants must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2008.
3) Discretionary Grants
Proposals for grants will be accepted in the following categories:
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 concern that are not addressed through state or federal tax-supported institutions.
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
7. Religious / Faith Based – projects that promote interdenominational sharing and understanding and that emphasize the importance of spiritual growth and development
Click here to download Discretionary grant guidelines for specific instructions.
Grant awards will range from $2,000 to $5,000. The Foundation may award more than one grant
Grant applications for Discretionary grants must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2008.
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