STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY: The principal focus of the Conquistador Historical Foundation, herein after referred to as the “Foundation”, is to support the community within the limits of its resources. As a general rule, however, the Foundation does not fund operating costs of ongoing programs or projects such as salaries, utility costs, space rentals, and related operating costs. Educational projects will be reviewed individually.
PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE DATES: The Foundation’s fiscal year begins July 1st and ends June 30th of the following year. Grant requests are awarded in December and June. Requests will be accepted for the program year only and not beyond. All requests for funds must be submitted through these application forms. All items on this form must be filled out completely. Fully completed proposals offer the best opportunity for consideration. You may be requested to discuss your proposal with the Foundation Board of Trustees after submitting the application. In some cases, the Foundation may require a site visit after receiving the application. Application deadlines are on the last day of November and May of each fiscal year. Applications for grants received for review in any period will be notified by the end of the same period.
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS: In order for the Foundation to consider your request, community recognition and exposure is obligatory. The grantor must recognize the Foundation or its parent organization, the Hernando de Soto Historical Society or the Crewe of De Soto, in its event or project advertising as a contributing sponsor in any marketing promotions, print or electronic, during such event or project.