Deadline: 30-Sep-20
The Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Connected Communities grants fund innovative ideas from nonprofit organizations that will further knit the community together.
The Foundation aims to inspire organizations to engage and invest in the community and build on the community’s existing assets.
Central Carolina Community Foundation will provide challenge grants for innovative ideas in the following focus areas, identified by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Gallup as the three most important elements for an attractive community: Welcoming Community, Vibrant Social Offerings, and Superb Public Spaces.
Focus Areas
- Welcoming Community
- Vibrant Social Offerings
- Superb Public Spaces.
Funding Information
- Applicants may request up to $75,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be determined as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, public entities, or other charitable, educational, or faith-based organizations.
- Organizations must be physically located in one of the following 11 counties in the Midlands: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter.
- Organizations must register for and participate in Midlands Gives.
- The foundation is looking for ideas that:
- Enhance community connections in the Midlands.
- Incorporate novel approaches to creating a vibrant, connected community.
- Raise public awareness of the area/region.
- Provide a measurable level of community involvement (volunteers or participants).
- Are new or expansion projects. Current programs from organizations will not be considered.
- Promote philanthropy across the region.
For more information, visit https://yourfoundation.org/connected-communities-grant/