The Coweta Community Foundation is seeking applications for its 2023 Tradition Grant.
Donor Name: Coweta Community Foundation
State: Georgia
County: Coweta County (GA)
City: Senoia and Newnan
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2023
Details:
The Traditional Grant will focus on two areas: Location of the program participants and area of Focus.
- Location of the program participants: The Foundation has 3 applications available. Organizations may only apply for one (Newnan, Senoia, Coweta). They highly encourage you to apply for Newnan if you serve any residents within the city limits.
- If you are applying for operations, and your organization serves 20% of Newnan Citizens. Your annual operations budget is $20,000, you are eligible for $4,000 (20%)
- Area of Focus: Animal Welfare, Arts, Education, Health & Human Services, Women & Children
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive a grant, all organizations must:
- Be classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, donations to which are deductible as charitable contributions under Section 170 (c)(2) or have a fiscal sponsor that qualifies as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. I.R.S. determination must be current.
- Be located or providing services in at least one of the following areas: City of Newnan, City of Senoia, Coweta County;
- Be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State as a nonprofit (verify status);
- Have an independent governing body consisting of at least 3 voting members who are resident volunteers, that has the authority to decide policy and strategic direction with respect to the agency’s programs, administration, and finances, in accordance with the organization’s By-Laws, and who shall meet at least four times per year. Paid staff must not be a voting member of the Board.
- Demonstrate financial management – All financial statements must show evidence of accounting principles in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) and include full disclosures and appropriate notes for such things as leases, loans, investments and affiliated party transactions.
For more information, visit CCF.
