The Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) is accepting applications for its Community Grant Program in the areas of Art & Culture, Health, Education, Social Service & Civic programs/projects each year.
Donor Name: Blue River Community Foundation
State: Indiana
County: Shelby County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/15/2022
Grant Size: $1,000-$50,000
Details:
Blue River Community Foundation is a catalyst for igniting action to improve the quality of life in Shelby County.
Blue River Community Foundation, Inc. is a community-based philanthropic organization that identifies, promotes, supports and manages programs that will enhance the quality of life in Shelby County for this generation and future generations. More specifically, they are focused on attracting new residents and retaining their current residents who contribute positively to their community through engagement, skills, talent and commonly held desires for educational excellence, opportunities, inclusion, and a better quality of life. They favor projects that help their young to envision a future here, their current residents to want to stay and grow here, and those that have left to desire returning home.
They encourage an organization to be sure one or more of the following components are a part of their project or program:
- The program or project is innovative, transformational and/or IMPACTFUL.
- The program or project is one that is proactive in responding to a local need or opportunity.
- The program or project is solution oriented and solves a pressing problem with documented needs.
- The plan enhances cooperation and collaboration among multiple organizations within the community.
- For larger requests, participation of other contributions by using matching challenges, government funding, grants from other foundations and associations and /or private contributions are encouraged.
- Demonstration of the commitment of the organizations governing board. Good board member attendance and contributions are important. The project is sustainable and able to be funded by the organization in the future.
Funding Information
Grants range from $1,000-$50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are awarded to local 501(c)3 nonprofits and organizations that are exempt from filing for a 501 (c)3 status.
- Organizations without 501(c)3 designation must show documentation of charitable purpose. It is advisable to have a fiscal sponsor secured and have proper documentation outlining the fiscal sponsors responsibilities. Units of government, school corporations, and religious organizations all qualify for funding. Religious organizations can only be awarded grants for projects that are non-proselytizing and do not promote the teachings of a particular church or denomination. BRCF does not award grants to individuals.
For more information, visit Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF).
