Paynesville Area Community Foundation Grants Program – US

Paynesville Area Community Foundation Grants Program – US

Deadline: 31-Mar-25

The Paynesville Area Community Foundation seeks to make grants that will help build the community in bringing about a lasting, positive change in the Paynesville area.

The PACF is looking to provide leadership and financial support that builds a community partnership in order to advance the project or initiatives.

Focus Areas

• Education – Grants will be made to support education; especially K-12 and after-school programs.
• Social Services – Grants will be made to support and strengthen families, children and youth.
• Arts and Culture – Grants will be made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhance and improve cultural opportunities.
• Civic – Grants will be made to support activities that build, promote and preserve communities.
• Recreational – Grants will be made to support and promote recreation
• Health – Grants will be made to support health education, physical and mental health and activities that reduce abuse and violence.

Funding Information

• Funding Amount Range: $2,500-$20,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible organizations: 501c3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities
• Geographic Area: Serves the Paynesville Area School District area
• Favorable Considerations
  • Make a sustainable positive impact in the community
  • Build or support collaborative efforts and involve other community partners such as other nonprofits, government entities, businesses and citizen groups.
  • Are likely to make a difference in the quality of life and have the potential to inspire additional investments in the community.
  • Projects/Programs that support diversity, equity and inclusion. (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy)

Ineligibility Criteria

• They don’t fund:
  • Individuals
  • Operating support/expenses
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes (Funding for Faith-Based Organizations Policy)
  • Political organizations or political campaigns
  • Endowments
  • Debt retirement or deficit financing
  • Grants for travel or conferences

For more information, visit PACF.