Deadline: 1-Feb-21
Applications are now open for the Brown-Forman Foundation Grant Program to driving sustainable growth and establishing its legacy as a thriving, family-controlled, independent beverage alcohol company.
Funding Areas
- Enhance Arts and Cultural Living
- Increase access to vibrant, diverse, and educational arts & cultural experiences.
- Ensure Essential Living Standards
- Support social services that improve well-being and strengthen communities.
- Fund education initiatives that provide opportunities for lifelong success.
- Empower Responsible and Sustainable Living
- Invest in initiatives that encourage moderation and reduce alcohol-related harm.
- Protect the environment and conserve natural resources vital to communities and business.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be considered by the Foundation or Corporation for funding, organizations and their programs should meet the following conditions:
- The organization (or fiscal sponsor) must be determined by the IRS to be a tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a public charity described in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Code, that is operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes.
- Priority is given to organizations located in Louisville, Kentucky.
- The organization’s mission and project outcomes must align with one or more of the strategic focus areas.
- Proposals must be received by the submission deadline to be considered for that grant cycle.
- Proposals must provide a sound basis of measurement toward project goals and outcomes.
- The following documents are required for each submitted application:
- List of the organization’s leadership team and Board of Directors
- Copy of the IRS determination letter confirming your organization’s status as a 501(c)(3) organization that is also a public charity
- W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification completed within the same year as the application
- Audited financial statement from the most recently completed year
- A complete copy of the most recently filed IRS Form 990 tax return
- Organization budget for current year, including income and expenses
- Detailed project/event budget, including income and expenses
- List of other corporations/foundations from which you are requesting funds
- If the request includes event sponsorship, a list of sponsorship levels
For more information, visit https://www.brown-forman.com/apply-for-a-grant/