The Lincoln County is now accepting applications for its Nonprofit Social Service Agency Grant.
Donor Name: Lincoln County
State: Oregon
County: Lincoln County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Since 2017, the Nonprofit Social Service Agency Grants have averaged about $180,000 annually – typically divided between about 20 organizations – and funding since the program began totals about $3.5 million.
The grant reflects the county’s recognition that local nonprofits are critical partners in meeting community needs and offers general operating funding that organizations can use where it is most needed.
Funding Information
Numerous requests are expected, and while there is no limit on the amount of an individual award, they are typically between $5,000 and $10,000 per recipient.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify to apply for the Nonprofit Social Service Agency Grant, an organization must be a 501(c)3 providing social services in Lincoln County that respond to community needs.
Criteria Used
The criteria the review committee and Board of Commissioners will generally use to review the applications and prioritize allocations include the following:
- Provider of direct social services to citizens within Lincoln County
- Record of service in the county
- Evidence of community need and community support
- Historical support by Lincoln County of agency’s operations and activities
- Demonstrated sound financial and administrative capabilities
- Avoidance of duplication of services from governmental or other nonprofit agencies
- Experience in coordinating services with other agencies across spectrum of social services provided in the county
- Accessibility of programs and facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion as articulated in the Board of Commissioners Resolution.
For more information, visit Lincoln County.
