Deadline: 31-Jan-21
The Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth of the Waterville Community Foundation requests proposals from nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio whose programs enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18.
Any organization with services benefitting youth residing in Lucas or Wood Counties are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those that serve residents of Waterville and the Anthony Wayne Local School District. Projects and organizations that benefit children with developmental disabilities or abused children are a particular priority of these funds.
In addition to operating expenses for existing programs, applicants may seek support for expenditures associated with the establishment of new programs. Funds should not be depended upon as an annual source of support. Requests for funds to produce films, videos or television programs will be considered a lower priority.
Funding Information
- The Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth seeks proposals for projects that can demonstrate impact over the course of a project period, and therefore will only consider requests that exceed $3,000.
- It is anticipated that approximately $40,000 will be available annually for distribution through this request for proposals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals will only be considered from nonprofit, charitable organizations which have been designated as having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code.
- Applicant organizations must be located in or providing services for residents of Lucas or Wood County.
How to Apply
- Specific grant guidelines and grant application forms are provided for each grant opportunity as each fund supports a unique area. Only proposals submitted using the Foundation’s online application process will be considered. No hard copies will be accepted. Proposals, including all required attachments, must be received by midnight of the application deadline date in order to be considered for funding.
- Organizational due diligence attachments (board list, IRS letter, financial statements, budget, background) must be submitted with every grant application made to Greater Toledo Community Foundation, with the exception of applications made to the First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund and the Mud Hens-Walleye Transportation Fund.
- Faxed, emailed, mailed and/or delivered attachments will not be accepted. Acceptable file types include Word, Excel and PDF only. Note that the Greater Toledo Community Foundation suggests that you clearly name the files. Before you upload these attachments to their application portal, save these documents on your own computer with a name that matches the attachment type and includes your organization’s name. (For example, “Board List – ABC Services Agency” or “Operating Budget – ABC Services Agency.”)
- Prior to submitting a proposal, applicants are encouraged to call the Foundation. The Foundation’s program staff is available to answer questions you may have regarding the grant application process. Please review the Nonprofit FAQ for answers to common questions about the application process.
For more information, visit https://www.toledocf.org/grants-2/#tcf__grant-863