Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is currently accepting proposals for the Judy Pruden Historical Preservation Fund to community-based projects that involve the public (all ages) in the understanding and appreciation of Mendocino County’s history
The Community Foundation is welcoming proposals from Mendocino County organizations and public entities for small projects with a large and lasting impact.
Funding Information
- Total available: $5,000
- Grant range: $500 – $2,500
Eligibility Criteria
If you received a Field-of-Interest grant earlier in the year, your organization is still eligible to apply to this round of funding, provided you complete an interim report prior to the deadline. City and county entities will be considered on a request-by-request basis. All other applicant organizations must:
- serve residents of Mendocino County. Applicants not headquartered in Mendocino County must ensure that all grant dollars requested are spent within the County;
- be legally chartered in California and in possession of determination letter from the IRS declaring the organization a public charity that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3); or be a school district, tribe, or special district (e.g. community services, recreation, fire protection); or have an aligned mission with a fiscal sponsor;
- have two years of operational history; and
- conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or religious affiliation.
Criteria
Proposals may include:
- Historical publications and exhibits, marketing materials for historical tours, and historical information/plaques/interactive media;
- Small projects with large or lasting impact;
- Cost-sharing as demonstrated by additional funds and resources;
- Work-sharing as demonstrated by level of volunteer involvement;
- Historical preservation is aligned with the organization’s mission; or
- Historical signage is fitting for the “sense of place.”
For more information, visit https://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/grants/field-of-interest-grant-program/judy-pruden-historical-preservation-fund/
