Deadline: 18-Sep-20
The Shelby Foundation is seeking applications for its Emergency Support Fund program that provides support to nonprofits directly responding to emergencies or disasters impacting the Shelby community.
The Board of Directors of Shelby Foundation will administer grants from the Emergency Support Funds on a rolling basis during times of need, allowing for necessary resources to be available in the most responsive manner possible.
The Shelby Foundation is the outgrowth of the old Shelby Development Corporation (SDC) – begun in the mid 1960’s as a result of the closing of the Wilkens Air Force Depot. When the Depot closed, community leaders stepped up to address the economic realities of the closing of the “Depot”. After using the SDC to convert the Depot into what is now Central Ohio Industrial Park, they had accomplished their goal, and no longer a purpose for the SDC. A few thousand dollars were left in the SDC’s coffers, and they remained there, in reserve, until 1985. In 1985, The Shelby Foundation was created, using the leftover SDC money.
In 2005, The Shelby Foundation emerged into a community foundation to give philanthropic donors the opportunity to impact the future of Shelby. Led by community leaders as its Board of Directors, the Shelby Foundation continues its mission – to build a legacy of community philanthropy by connecting generosity with community needs.
Purpose
- The purpose of the Emergency Support Fund is to provide emergency funds immediately to local food pantries and nonprofits who serve Shelby residents.
Objectives
- Pandemic / Disaster Caused Crisis
- Addressing Immediate Community Need
- Eliminate Barriers
- Quick Turn Around Time
Funding Information
- The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors has committed to match dollar for dollar up to $10,000 to kickstart fund.
- In case of future crises, the fund may be replenished by the Foundation, and/or promote additional community fundraising efforts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are awarded to not-for-profit organizations exempt from federal taxation under the section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.
- Grants are generally given one time only for a specific purpose and will not typically be awarded to provide annual operating expenses or support.
Inelgibe citeria
- Grants are not made to individuals, except in the form of scholarships. Scholarships are paid directly to the college/university.
- The Foundation generally does not provide funding for projects which are considered part of a regular school curriculum.
- The Foundation does not generally make grants for the programs for initiatives where the primary purpose is the promotion of religious doctrine or tenets.
- Grants are not given for general operating budgets or budget deficit or salaries of established organizations.
- The Foundation does not typically award grants for computer systems or software programs.
For more information, visit https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/emergency-support-fund-grant-application/