The Marietta Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Simple Solution Grants to benefit charitable organizations.
Donor Name: Marietta Community Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Washington County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,500
Details:
Funding for Competitive and Board-Discretionary grants, such as Simple Solution Grants, comes from field of interest funds and unrestricted funds, as well as donors who give specifically to the Community Impact Fund. Additionally, grant applications are shared with appropriate fundholders for the opportunity to co-fund projects.
Funding Information
Generally, Simple Solution grant applications should be for requests under $1,500, although there is no set minimum or maximum grant amount.
Examples of Simple Projects
- Youth sports team needs to purchase a few uniforms to extend their on-hand sizes or quantity
- Volunteer group needs to rent special tools for an upcoming community beautification project
- School needs partial funding for a speaker for a mental-health programming day
- After-school program wants to purchase an iPad to facilitate online learning
- AED machine needs to be installed at a sports or recreational area
- Teacher taking students on field trip needs help providing lunch for students
- Booster Club needs to purchase a new hot dog roller for concession stand fundraisers
- Charitable group seeks sponsorships or donations for a 5K, golf outing, auction, etc.
Depending on the project’s scope and information provided, the Foundation may request more information or for the nonprofit organization to complete the Community Impact Grant application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Marietta Community Foundation will accept grant requests from organizations designated as tax-exempt according to §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Other organizations may be eligible to apply.
- Nonprofits located outside of Washington County, Ohio may apply for funding. However, the project should specifically impact residents of Washington County.
Foundation’s Criteria and Considerations
- Intended Support
- What is the project’s overall goal? How will the project build on community strengths or respond creatively to a problem? Will the project have influence or repercussions elsewhere in the community? Does the project address underlying causes or symptoms of issues? Will the efforts continue to grow in their effectiveness?
- Influence
- Who, how many, and for how long will people will be impacted? If successful, could it be duplicated elsewhere, or scaled to serve more people? Does the project expand access and opportunities for disadvantaged or underserved communities? Will the project develop a sense of this community as a special place?
- Expertise and Track Record
- Does the organization’s stated capacity and expertise in leveraging funding match its track record? Does the plan utilize a sound governance and financial model? Will the project make the organization more self-sufficient or efficient?
- Collaboration and Community support
- Has support been stimulated from other funding sources? Will the project increase cooperation and coordination among program providers without duplicating services? Is a cross-section of people involved in the project planning?
For more information, visit Marietta Community Foundation.
