Deadline: 04-Feb-22
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is seeking applications for the Seward Community Foundation Fund to support a broad range of charitable community needs in the areas of: health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, animal welfare, community development, and many other charitable activities that benefit Seward and Moose Pass communities.
Eligibility Criteria
The Seward Community Foundation (SCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), seeks applications from qualified, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as: Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that are based in or serve the communities of Seward and/or Moose Pass.
Evaluation Criteria
- The SCF 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 Seward/Moose Pass area residents. Applications should detail measurable and achievable outcomes and demonstrate other sources of support, collaboration, or clearly articulate the need for the proposed project/program and how the community will be impacted through it. Thoughtful applications that concisely identify why it’s important for this project/program to be funded this year will be appreciated by the SCF Grants Committee.
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the overall merit of the project, the ability of the organization to successfully complete the project, the clarity and measurability of the project’s or program’s goal(s), the feasibility of the timeframe given for completion of the project, and the number of people served.
For more information, visit https://alaskacf.org/blog/funds/seward-community-foundation-fund/