Grants | How To Apply
Application Requirements
The board of directors of LaGrange County Community Foundation has made a proactive decision to divert all 2009 grant making funds to assist nonprofit organizations which provide basic needs for those who are out of work due to the current economic situation in LaGrange County. See Community News page for updates on current projects.
Normally, the LaGrange County Community Foundation reviews proposals and awards competitive grants two times per year.
Instructions for applying for a grant from LCCF will be included on the grant application. It will be possible to save the form on your computer and fill it out at your convenience. Then the completed form can be printed and submitted along with other required items.
The following may be needed: (See details on application, when it is available)
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A brief description of the project or program to be funded, the propsed start date, the amount requested and authorization from the board of directors to apply for the grant; |
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The organization's mission statement, history, service to community, partnershipsand three professional references from individuals familiar with the group; |
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Explanation of funding need, grant requests submitted to other organizations, need to be addressed, benefit of project or program, number of people impacted, specific actions, key personnel and qualifications, and measurements of success; |
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Complete list of board of directors and principal occupations; |
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Detailed program or project budget; |
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Detailed copy of the organization's latest annual operating budget, audit and/or prior year's financial statement; |
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A copy of IRS 501 (c) (3) determination letter. |
Grant proposals may be mailed or hand-delivered to the LCCF offices and must be received no later than the application deadline. Each submission must consist of one (1) original and nine (9) complete copies of your proposal - 10 proposal packets total. Each proposal packet must be simply stapled together - not placed in folders, binders or any other packaging. Proposal packets may not include videotapes, floppy or compact disks or be sized larger than an 8 ½ by 11-inch format. Submissions by e-mail or fax will not be accepted.
The Evaluation Process
After the proposal is received, a LCCF staff member
or a member of the LCCF Grants Committee will review it to make sure that
all the informational requirements have been met. You may be contacted
and asked to provide additional data or to host a site visit as part of
the grants committee evaluation. After careful evaluation of each proposal
for that grant cycle, the grants committee will present their recommendations
for action to the LCCF Board of Directors at the next available board
meeting. The board will weigh the recommendations of the grants committee
against the LCCF mission and available funding. A decision regarding
each proposal will be made to fund in full or part, table action until
another grant cycle or deny funding.
In some cases, proactive grants may be awarded or cooperative efforts between community organizations may be encouraged by the LCCF Board of Directors in order to meet community needs that fall within the LCCF mission.
All board decisions are final.
Notification of Decision
Applicants will be notified
promptly by mail following the board decision. Successful applicants will
be required to sign a grant agreement and other documents. Checks are
typically presented at the next available board of directors meeting.
From application deadline to the payment of checks the entire process
may take 45 to 60 days.
Contact us today to request more information.
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