Stateline Community Foundation Grants

Grants FAQ

Do you have questions about the Stateline Community Foundation’s grantmaking process? You may be able to find the answer here. If not, email us or call (608) 362-4228.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for a Stateline Community Foundation grant?
A. Nonprofit organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code* are eligible to apply for grants that will benefit the Stateline area including: Beloit, Brodhead, Clinton, Orfordville, Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit.
*Organizations that have had tax-exempt status suspended by the Internal Revenue Service are not eligible to receive grants from the Stateline Community Foundation.

Q. What does the Stateline Community Foundation support?
A. The Community Foundation provides funding in the areas of education; health and human services; youth, family and aging; community development; arts and culture; and the environment.

Q. What’s the Difference Between a Discretionary grant and a Community Needs Program grant?
A. A Discretionary Grant is designed to provide immediate funding of $1,000 or less. Just submit a Discretionary Grant Letter of Inquiry and you will be notified of the status.
Community Needs grants are for those organizations seeking more than $1,000.

Q. How can I receive a Community Needs grant application?
A. Start by submitting a Community Needs Letter of Inquiry via email to the Stateline Community Foundation at statelinecf@aol.com This pre-application will inform the Community Foundation about the community need your organization wishes to address, provide you with an opportunity to outline the project idea, and help your organization create the most competitive application possible. All grant correspondence is submitted online.

Q. Does the Stateline Community Foundation have funding priorities?
A. Yes. The Community Foundation’s encourages programs and projects that are innovative, promote agency cooperation, stimulate problem solving and strengthen the Stateline area.

Q. Does the Stateline Community Foundation accept capital and operational grant requests?
A. Yes, but resources are limited. The Community Foundation should not be relied upon for ongoing operational support.

Q. How are grant decisions made?
A. Grant proposals are reviewed by the Community Foundation’s staff, then by the Grant Committee. Final approval is given by the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Committee and Board are comprised of knowledgeable community members.

Q. When are grant decisions made?
A. Grant decisions are made approximately 6-8 weeks after the grant proposal submission deadlines. An organization may receive full or partial funding, or may be denied funding.

Q. Can an organization reapply if the grant request is denied?
A. The Community Foundation does not reconsider applications for projects that have been denied funding. However, some applicants may be invited to revise and resubmit the request. Applicants may apply for funding for a different project that better fits the Community Foundation’s funding priorities.