Discretionary Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 27-Aug-21
The Community Foundation of Abilene is seeking applications for its Discretionary Grant Program. The Foundation is a public foundation committed to improving the quality of life in your area. The Foundation is a pool of charitable funds whose earnings are used to benefit the Abilene community. This is done largely by making grants to nonprofit organizations.
Funding Information
Grants are awarded from the discretionary and field of interest funds of the CFA. The Community Foundation maintains full discretion overall grant-making decisions. CFA will consider funding for operating expenses, special projects, innovative programs, equipment and building needs. Most grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Larger grants have been made on occasion. The chances of your agency’s proposal being funded are substantially increased if the program or project:
Proposes practical solutions to community problems;
Responds to changing or emerging community needs;
Addresses prevention as well as assistance for a problem;
Promotes cooperation among nonprofit agencies without duplicating efforts;
Leverages or generates other funding or resources;
Promotes volunteer participation and citizen involvement in the community;
Promotes grants that enhance and encourage sustainability.
Geographic Location
Funds are restricted to agencies located in and serving Abilene populations. Consideration will only be given to agencies serving Abilene and immediate surrounding areas. An agency is not required to have a location in Abilene, but it is preferred that there is a chapter or representative in Abilene.
Eligibility Criteria
The Community Foundation welcomes proposals from nonprofit organizations in the Abilene, Texas area with an IRS tax exempt status.
To be eligible to submit a grant proposal, an organization must be in compliance with any previous grant reporting requirements or conditions.
Some organizations have independent divisions that fall under the same 501 (c) 3. If there is a legitimate need, more than one division (operating under the same tax ID) may apply for a grant in the same cycle.
For more information, visit https://cfabilene.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/grant-applications