Community Needs Grants
The purpose and goals of Stateline Community Foundation’s Community Needs Grant Program is to provide financial support to the programs and services of charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Stateline area.
A Two-Step Process
- STEP 1 — First you will submit an initial Letter of Inquiry.
- STEP 2 — Upon approval by SCF and by invitation you will then be asked to submit a Full Grant Application
Details
- The submitting organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
- Funds must be used for programs and services benefitting the Stateline area.
- Awards vary, depending on availability of funds.
Letter of Inquiry
In this initial stage of the application process, the Community Foundation will accept Letters of Inquiry from all interested parties who meet the grant criteria. Letters of Inquiry will be reviewed and selected organizations will be invited to submit a Full Grant Application.
- Selected organizations will be notified of their status within 10 days following submission of their letter of inquiry.
- Deadline for the invited Full Grant Applications are: Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 and Oct. 1.
Submit Your Letter of Inquiry Online
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: You will be asked to provide the following information.
- Your organization’s name, address, phone, URL etc.
- Your name and contact information
- Project description
- Requested Amount
- Target audience for your grant request program/service and how they benefit.
- Budget
- A digital copy of your 501(c)(3) to upload.
Letters of Inquiry that do not include all requested items will NOT be considered.
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