Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Palmer Community Foundation (PCF) is seeking applications from qualified, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable organizations and programs in the greater Palmer area and the Matanuska River watershed communities of Butte, Sutton, Chickaloon, and Glacier View, collectively referred to as the PCF service region.
Grants may support a broad range of community needs, including, but not limited to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development.
Funding Information
- Grant Award Range: Varies, typical range $1,000 – $5,000. Average awarded, $2,500
Eligibility Criteria
- Ineligible organizations or activities: Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and non-Alaska based organizations, private or family foundations, state and federal government agencies, and ad hoc groups without a tax-exempt legal status are not eligible for competitive grants. Applications for religious indoctrination or other religious activities, endowment building, deficit financing, fundraising, lobbying, electioneering, or activities of political nature will not be considered, nor will proposals for ads, sponsorships, or special events (e.g., fundraisers), and any proposals which discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity.
Evaluation Criteria
- The PCF Grants Committee is composed of volunteer Advisory Board and other community members. The committee strives to facilitate a competitive process that is fair and transparent, and all eligible applications are reviewed and evaluated using a scoring matrix by each committee member.
- Preference will be given to applications which have the potential to impact a broad range of Palmer area residents that have not previously received an award from PCF. Applications should detail and.
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the following:
- Clarity of the proposed project and measurability of the project’s goal
- Measurable outcomes that can be achieved within required timeline
- Ability to complete the project with current resources and/or demonstrate other sources of support, collaboration, and cooperation
- Number of people served in the PCF service region
- Project budget that is detailed and aligns with project description
For more information, visit PCF.