Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) is excited to announce an open call for the Ruth McDonald Fund Grants to support health and wellness in the Alexandria area – especially for the health needs of people in poverty.
Programs funded will bring about positive change in the Alexandria area community. AACF Is looking to provide leadership, financial support and build a partnership that goes beyond the grant in order to advance the project or initiatives.
Focus Areas
- Education – Grants will be made to support education; especially K-12 and after-school programs.
- Social Services – Grants will be made to assist basic needs and support & strengthen families, children and youth.
- Health – Grants will be made that support health education, physical and mental health and activities that reduce abuse or violence.
- Arts and Culture – Grants will be made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhance and improve cultural opportunities.
- Civic – Grants will be made to support activities that build, promote and preserve communities.
Funding Information
Funding Amount Range: $5,000 – $30,000.
What they fund
- Capital projects
- New or expanded programs/projects
- Other strategic Investments that will have a lasting impact
Favorable Considerations
- Create innovative solutions to community challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Build or support collaborative efforts and Involve other community partners such as other nonprofits, government entitles, businesses, and/or citizen groups
- Make a sustainable positive impact in the community
- Build social capital (I.e. connectedness) across generations, cultures, and other diverse segments of the community
- Are highly impactful and highly visible and that have the potential to inspire additional investments In the community.
- Projects/Programs that support diversity, inclusion and equity. (Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy)
Geographical Focus: Grants must serve the residents within Douglas County.
Eligibility Criteria
501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.
For more information, visit https://www.communitygiving.org/grant/alexandria-difference-maker-grants/3