Valley County Community Foundation Grant Application

 

The Board of Directors of the Valley County Community Foundation or a committee of their designation shall make all grants.  Your project or proposal should meet one or more of the following criteria for Valley County:

 

1)   Arts and Culture

2)   Basic Human Needs

3)   Economic Development

4)   Education

5)   Natural Resources and Conservation

 

All grant applications submitted must be completed in full in order to be considered for funding. Applicants will be asked to write a summary of the following questions in the application. 

•  What is the problem or opportunity you hope to address and what, specifically, do you plan to do?
• What do you hope to accomplish, who will benefit from this project and in what ways?          
• Who is responsible for carrying out this project?  Summarize their qualifications. (Do not send resumes.)
• If on going, how will this project/program be funded in the future?
• What plan do you have for evaluating your success?
• How does your project meet our criteria listed above?
• Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project?

 In addition to your proposal, please be prepared to attach a copy of the following:

• A project budget, including income sources and expenses specific to the project.
• Please list all funding already secured, source of funding, and a statement showing current financial condition.
• A summary of the organization’s overall budget for the year.
• A list of the organization’s governing board members.
• A copy of your 501(c) (3) letter documenting non-profit status with IRS.           

 

Note: By applying for this grant, you are giving permission for VCCF to share your award information as well as any pictures from your projects for media purposes.

• The project must be completed by the first (1st) day of October following the receipt of the grant award.  A completed Grant Report Form shall be submitted to the Foundation within 20 days of project completion.
  • 'Grant Reporting Form' can be submitted online at valleycountycf.net

 

• If the project cannot be completed by October 1st deadline, then you must, within 20 days, complete the 'Grant Extension Request Form' located on our website at valleycountyfc.net

 

• Please be aware that failure to complete the project and file a Grant Report Form as set forth in section 1. above, will prevent you from applying for a grant until after the project is complete and the Grant Report Form has been submitted.

 

For questions please email vccf@valleycountycf.net or call Whitney at 406-850-1286.