The Palmer Community Foundation (PCF) provides grants to support projects that enhance the quality of life for Palmer area residents, addressing immediate needs while working toward long-term improvements.
Donor Name: Palmer Community Foundation
State: Alaska
City: Palmer
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
PCF, an Affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), seeks applications from qualified, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable organizations and programs in the greater Palmer area and the Matanuska River watershed communities of Butte, Sutton, Chickaloon, and Glacier View, collectively referred to as the PCF service region. Grants may support a broad range of community needs, including, but not limited to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development.
Funding Information
Varies, typical range $1,000 – $5,000. Average awarded, $2,500.
Grant Period
Grant projects must be completed within one year.
Evaluation Criteria
- The PCF Grants Committee is composed of volunteer Advisory Board and other community members. The committee strives to facilitate a competitive process that is fair and transparent, and all eligible applications are reviewed and evaluated using a scoring matrix by each committee member.
- Preference will be given to applications which have the potential to impact a broad range of Palmer area residents that have not previously received an award from PCF. Applications should detail and.
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the following:
- Clarity of the proposed project and measurability of the project’s goal.
- Measurable outcomes that can be achieved within required timeline.
- Ability to complete the project with current resources and/or demonstrate other sources of support, collaboration, and cooperation.
- Number of people served in the PCF service region.
- Project budget that is detailed and aligns with project description.
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the following:
Ineligibility Criteria
Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and non-Alaska based organizations, private or family foundations, state and federal government agencies, and ad hoc groups without a tax-exempt legal status are not eligible for competitive grants. Applications for religious indoctrination or other religious activities, endowment building, deficit financing, fundraising, lobbying, electioneering, or activities of political nature will not be considered, nor will proposals for ads, sponsorships, or special events (e.g., fundraisers), and any proposals which discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity.
For more information, visit PCF.
