Carthage Affiliate Grantmaking Program in the US

Deadline: 14-Apr-22

The Carthage Community Foundation’s 2022 Carthage Affiliate Grantmaking Program is now open to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Carthage area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership.

Focus Areas

• The areas of funding include:
  • Health & Human Services,
  • Education & Youth Services,
  • Arts, Culture, History & Community Beautification, and
  • COVID-19 recovery.

Funding Information

• The total amount one applicant can request is $5,000.00.

Guidelines

• CCF has an interest in supporting organizations and projects which enhance the lives of Carthage residents and provide innovative solutions for existing and emerging community needs.
• Applicant needs to select one area of funding, and can only apply once.
• CCF prefers to provide grants for one-time special projects & capital/equipment purchases, however, the board will also consider general operating expenses if a strong case is made for special circumstances due to ongoing COVID-19 impact.
• Organizations must provide a clear and itemized project budget along with the application.
• Organizations should indicate if matching funds are available (or can be secured on time) if needed for project completion.
• Grants received must be spent within one year of receipt. Recipients will be expected to participate in publicity for the grant, as well as provide a detailed follow-up report after one year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS-approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Carthage area may make an application to Carthage Community Foundation for its Spring 2022 Community Grant Round.

Criteria

• In awarding grants, affiliates of the CFO will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Grantees must not, in the use of CFO grant funds, discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.

For more information, visit CFO.

For more information, visit https://www.cfozarks.org/find-grants-scholarships/take-action-apply-for-grants