The Community Foundation invests directly in nonprofit organizations, communities, and systems change to solve problems and change lives. We seek out and support innovative solutions that lead to community transformation. We are fortunate to partner with thousands of local nonprofits who are working every day to make our communities a better place for all who call our region their home.
The following funding opportunities are now accepting applications from qualified applicants
The Community Foundation manages several component funds focused on a variety of causes and geographic areas. As a trusted steward of local charitable assets, we operate quarterly grant rounds for competitive and discretionary funding opportunities. The availability of funding and the intended purpose is dependent on fundraising and the focus of the specific component fund accepting applications.
The Community Foundation awards grants through a competitive application process, usually during scheduled grant rounds and additional solicited (invite-only) grant opportunities. Grant committees complete a rigorous review of each application to determine how funding is distributed based on criteria established to fulfill the charitable mission of the fund. Learn more about some of these funds.
The Community Foundation stewards a variety of donor-advised funds. Grants from these funds are awarded based upon the recommendation of the donor (or their designated representative) to the causes and organizations they choose. These are not open or competitive application opportunities. In most cases, we do not share the donor’s information.
Unless otherwise indicated, The Community Foundation can only make grants to nonprofit organizations which are tax-exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, or an entity that meets IRS charitable guidelines. Find more answers to frequently asked questions.
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