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Introduction
There are new developments in
grant making for 2008! Be sure to read all information in
this website before proceeding with a grant proposal.
Guidelines are intended to
help grant applicants understand the types of grants the
foundation is likely to make. Review guidelines carefully to
avoid submitting a request that cannot be considered. These
grants are very competitive.
Grants awarded by The
Community Foundation are usually for capital needs -- things
like facility repairs and construction, equipment, and
capital fund drives. Grants may also be awarded for program
expenses or for emergency operating expenses, although not
on an ongoing basis. The foundation generally does not fund
ongoing expenses, including operations, programmatic or
other.
Grant seekers are encouraged
to submit proposals that include diverse financial support
and that do NOT rely on the community foundation for 100%
of the funding.
If you have never submitted a
request to the foundation,
review the guidelines first, then contact The Foundation if
you have questions. Even if you have previously submitted
requests, don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Guidelines
Priority is given to projects
that:
- reach as many people as possible
- improve the ability of organizations to serve the
community over the long term
- serve the Greater Lafayette area
- are run by non-profit organizations
The community foundation
generally does not use discretionary funds for:
-programs that are sectarian or religious in nature
-political organizations or candidates
-endowments
-ongoing operating expenses
-government agencies or public institutions
-programs that taxpayers would normally support
-individuals (except scholarships from scholarship funds)
-special events such as parades, festivals, and sporting
activities
-programs already completed
-multi-year grants
-debt or deficit reduction
-projects funded in a previous year (unless invited to resubmit)
The Community Foundation of
Greater Lafayette's Board of Directors has set the following
funding priorities:
-Education
-Children/Youth
-Health
-Diversity
-Physical Environment
-Arts & Culture |
