Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has announced the 2nd Cycle of Capability-Building Grant.
Areas
- Arts & Humanities – projects that benefit arts education, arts appreciation, and cultural and historic projects in the community.
- Community Improvement – projects that focus on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services, and the spirit of any community or neighborhood. Projects include, but are not limited to, economic development activities in depressed areas, community parks, walking trails, green space projects, agricultural fairs, and community festivals.
- Education – projects to enhance the education experience for persons of any age, including literacy and lifelong learning.
- Environment & Animal Welfare – projects to protect the environment and to ensure biodiversity, including conservation, protection of ecosystems, agricultural projects, protection of wildlife, and the care of domesticated animals.
- Health & Fitness – projects that promote the physical and emotional health of the community, including medical services, counseling, fitness, and wellness programs.
- Human Needs – projects that give aid, comfort, support or assistance to children and youth, senior citizens, or the indigent.
- Religious/Faith-Based – projects that promote interdenominational sharing and understanding and that emphasize the importance of spiritual growth and development.
Funding Information
Requests must be submitted in increments of $5,000, up to a maximum grant request of $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Grantees: Any exempt non-profit organization providing charitable services in Washington County is eligible to apply.
- Eligible Requests: Only capacity-building projects will be considered. Capacity building is defined as any activity that increases the nonprofit’s operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturit.
For more information, visit https://www.wccf.net/for-grant-seekers/grant-requests
