Deadline: 5-Apr-21
The Hudson Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants program to support and collaborate with other nonprofit organizations working to meet community needs and enhance the quality of life in Hudson.
The funding is meant as an investment to nonprofits who are providing food and other necessities for everyday survival. The fund is not able to provide grants to individuals. The purpose is funding nonprofit organizations that have the experience and history of providing services and support to residents.
The proposed platform will be open to young professionals working on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) / Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) / Climate Resilience and related areas in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It will be a multidisciplinary hub for young professionals with different academic backgrounds, professional experience and expertise to share their knowledge, practices and experiences on DRM, discuss their views and take relevant and coordinated actions, in the form of physical (on-the-ground) or digital (online/offline) initiatives.
Objective
- The main objective is to establish a multidisciplinary platform of young professionals working on climate change, disaster management and resilience in Caribbean SIDS.
Areas of Interest
- Art and Culture;
- Historical and Environmental Preservation;
- Social Services;
- Youth Education and Recreation.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Hudson Community Foundation welcomes grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are classified as nonprofit charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or, in some cases, government agencies.
- The Hudson Community Foundation will welcome grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are located in, or provide services to Hudson, Ohio.
- The Foundation will look favorably on grant requests that fall into the areas of interest.
General Exclusions
- Grants to religious organizations or events;
- Grants to private foundations;
- Grants to cover past operating deficits or debt retirement;
- Grants for support to individuals;
- Testimonial dinners or advertising;
- Political organizations or campaigns;
- Capital campaigns;
- Endowments.
Preparing Your Grant Request
Your proposal should cover the following important areas of information.
- Executive Summary (one page)
- Requested amount;
- Project description;
- Cover letter signed by the Executive Director/President;
- Contact person.
- Organization Background (Not more than two pages)
- Mission and founding date;
- Major programs;
- Board of Trustees listing;
- Number and capacity of staff.
- Organization Financial Information
- Operating budget;
- EIN Number;
- Most recent financial statement.
- The Project You Propose (Not more than two pages)
- Project objective and expected outcomes;
- Population to be served;
- Project start and end date;
- Total budget for the project;
- Additional funding sources;
- If the project is ongoing or an annual event, how it will be funded in the future.
NOTE: Generally, one grant request per 501(c)(3) organization will be accepted per calendar year.
For more information, visit https://www.myhcf.org/community-grants-overview