The Palmer Community Foundation (PCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF),is seeking applications for its 2022 Competitive Grant Program.
Donor Name: Palmer Community Foundation
State: Alaska
City: Palmer
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $500 – $5,000
Details:
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
Grant Award Range: Varies, typical range $500 – $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The foundation invites 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 Palmer and Matanuska River watershed communities are eligible to apply.
Ineligible organizations or activities:
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.
Evaluation Criteria
- The PCF Grants Committee is composed of the 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 that have the potential to impact a broad range of Palmer and Matanuska River watershed area residents. Applications should detail measurable and achievable outcomes and demonstrate other sources of support, collaboration, and/or cooperation.
- Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the clarity and measurability of the project’s goals and outcomes, the feasibility of the time frame given for completion of the project, and the number of people served.
For more information, visit Palmer CF Grant Program.
