Deadline: 1-Feb-25
The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is seeking applications for its First Solar Community Giving Fund to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.
Emphasis is placed on programs that support the First Solar Corporate giving values which include: focusing on “green” and STEM education initiatives, access to clean energy and water in underserved areas, and furthering the development of innovative and sustainable technologies. Priority will be given to organizations located in and serving residents of the United States, India, Malaysia and Vietnam.
The Fund seeks to support projects and services that support these giving values through Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact grants that make a difference in the communities they serve.
Funding Information
- Typically, this type of financial support has been distributed in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 (USD).
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants will only be awarded to:
- Nonprofit, charitable organizations that are designated as having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service code.
- Organizations capable of demonstrating the ability to fulfill the charitable purpose of a grant award.
- The Fund may limit the number of requests accepted by any one requestor at its discretion.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Through this funding opportunity, the First Solar Community Giving Fund will not consider requests that seek:
- Support for sectarian activities of religious organizations.
- Financial assistance with the annual campaign of an organization.
- Requests for scholarships.
Application Requirements
- Approved grantees will be required to submit documentation to the Foundation before a grant can be awarded. These items are not required for the initial Letter of Intent. It is preferred that the documents be submitted in English.
- Grantee organizations with principal headquarters located in the United States must submit the following due diligence documents:
- The names and affiliations of the applicant organization’s board of directors.
- Brief background/history of the requesting organization, including: when and how the organization was established; its mission/purpose; accomplishments to date; and a listing of all current programs and services.
- The organization’s most recent audit. If audited financial statements are not available, the unaudited income and expense statement and balance sheet must be provided.
- The organization’s current operating budget.
- Copy of the applicant’s tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
- Grantee organizations with principal headquarters located outside the United States must submit the following due diligence documents:
- The names and affiliations of the applicant organization’s board of directors.
- A brief description of past and current programs of the organization. The grantee should note other charitable activities that have been conducted.
- The date the organization was founded and a description of the institutional character of and function of the proposed grantee (educational institution, research institution, etc.).
- A listing of other foundation grants that the grantee organization has received, including the amount, purpose and date when the grant was awarded. Note: If this list is in excess of 25 grants, the grantee should contact Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
- A copy of the charter and/or bylaws of the organization. If English copies of these documents are available, they should be submitted.
For more information, visit GTCF.