Applications Open for the Community Support Grants

Deadline: 11-Sep-21

The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is pleased to announce their 14th Annual Community Support Grants season to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and encourage positive change for the greater Lyons area.

Funding Information

The minimum amount that will be considered for a grant award is $500 and the maximum is estimated to be at $5,000.
It is possible that applications will be awarded partial funding.

Eligibility Criteria

Any United States not-for-profit, federally tax-exempt organization (section 501(c)(3)), or public agency may apply for a grant from LCF, assuming that the applicant meets all other requirements as stated in the guidelines.
Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, governmental entities and nonprofit educational institutions. If you are using a fiscal agency, this fiscal sponsor must meet requirements of a tax-exempt organization and follow these grant guidelines and format.
All grant applicants must be located and/or providing services in the Greater Lyons Area. The geographic region considered the Greater Lyons Area generally includes east of Allenspark, west of Hygiene, north of Nelson Road and south of Blue Mountain.

Application Requirements

Cover letter (one page).
Summary Sheet, with the following information (one page)
- Organization Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Website, Email Address (Add same information for fiscal sponsor if applicable).
- Name of Executive Director and Contact Person (if different).
- Tax ID # of organization or fiscal sponsor. Please provide written proof of the IRS tax-exempt, Section 501(c)(3), status of your organization or your fiscal sponsor (e.g., IRS tax-exempt determination letter).
- Year organization established.
- Mission Statement of organization.
- Amount Requested.
- Name of project for which funding is requested.
- Brief summary of project for which funds are being requested.
Narrative (4 pages maximum)
- Provide a complete description of the project requesting funding and how the funds will be used.
- The issues, criteria, and considerations that will be used to review the grant application are found in the Grants.
Budget and Funding (two pages maximum).
- Provide a budget for the project requesting funding which includes anticipated revenues and expenses.
- Provide a listing of all other sources of revenue for the project, including all other foundation support. List which sources are already approved, pending, and anticipated.
- Provide any annual reports, audited financial statements, or other fiscal year or year-end accounting from the previous two years (additional pages allowed).
Staff and Board (one page maximum).
- Provide a listing and description of the Board of the organization requesting funding.
- Provide a list and description of the organization’s staff, and their qualifications for managing the project, budget, and funds.