Deadline: 01-Jul-21
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County is seeking applications for its Grants Program.
The Community Foundation holds a variety of funds that make grant distributions to a range of charitable agencies and programs. Annual grant distributions are made from investment income earned on permanently endowed funds.
Grants are also made from unrestricted funds through an application process; funds where donors have directed a specific charitable field or purpose; and funds where donors are allowed to submit recommendations for distributions.
Types of CFPC Grants and Funding Information
- Community Grants – for organizations seeking grants of up to $20,000 for projects in one of the four areas of aspiration as described in the Community Conversations report: forward thinking leadership; safe and drug-free; thriving and growing; welcoming and open-minded.
- Small Project Grants – for organizations seeking grants of up to $1,500 for projects in one of the four areas of aspiration as described in the Community Conversations report: forward thinking leadership; safe and drug-free; thriving and growing; welcoming and open-minded.
- Field of Interest Grants – three grants are available for specific charitable purposes: adult education; educationally disadvantaged children/adults; wildlife conservation and education. Grant amounts vary.
- Sustainability Grants – for 501(c)(3) organizations who wish to create their own endowment fund in the Community Foundation. A $5,000 matching grant can enable an organization to establish a $10,000 permanent endowment and provide a stable source of income for its mission.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants may be made to organizations defined as a 501(c)(3) public charity and 509(a)(1), and must be used for charitable purposes as defined by section 170(b)(1)(A).
- Grants may be made to non-charities, i.e., grants to for-profit, 509(a)(4) public safety organizations and other 501(c) organizations.
- Grants to non-charities require expenditure responsibility.
For more information, visit https://cfopc.org/grants/apply