FUNDING PRIORITIES
Grants are given in an open-call format to organizations with programs that address emerging needs. They are for short-term projects, usually one year, and are not renewable.  They cover the categories in the mission statement of education, health and human services, civic and historical affairs, arts and culture, and recreation.

 Priority is given to programs which:
• Reach as many people as possible.
• Are preventative rather than remedial.
• Increase individual access to community resources.
• Promote independence and personal achievement.
• Examine and address the underlying causes of local problems.
• Attract volunteer resources and support.
• Strengthen the private, non-profit sector.
• Encourage collaboration with other organizations.
• Build the capacity of the applying organizations.
• Offer services not already provided in the community.

In order to maximize the use of funds, the foundation gives lower priority to construction projects, normal operating expenses, computer hardware, multi-year funding, re-granting, or to organizations with an existing tax-base of support.

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
The Lawrence County Community Foundation welcomes grant requests from non-profit organizations that are recognized by the IRS as having 501(c)(3) status or that are affiliated with another tax-exempt organization, educational institutions, governmental entities, and are located in, or provide service to, Lawrence County residents.

FUNDING RESTRICTIONS
The Foundation does not award grants for individuals, debt retirement, political organizations or campaigns, for-profit entities, capital campaigns, programming that promotes religious instruction or doctrine, or endowments.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES
Grantees are responsible for using the grant for the purpose intended and within the time allotted. Grant recipients must also complete a Final Report Form detailing financial expenditures and programmatic results of the grant.  These reports are due thirty days after completion of the project and no later than twelve months following the award of the grant.  Grantees receive this form with the grant check.  Organizations with past due or incomplete Final Report Forms will not be eligible for additional funding.

The Foundation's office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  If mailing your proposal, please allow sufficient time for delivery as proposals must be received at Lawrence County Community Foundation, 1016 Fifteenth Street, Bedford, Indiana by April 5, 2010. 

TIMELINE
April 5, 4:00 p.m.                            Application Deadline
April 28                                            First Review by Grants Committee
April 29 - May 8                               Development/Site Visits (if necessary)
May 17                                             Final Review/Recommendations
May 20                                             LCCF Board Review/Approval
May 26                                             Response to Applicants
May 28                                             Grant Checks Distribution J
 

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

 Original and seven copies:

q  Grant Application with required signatures and supporting documentation (narrative, implementation details, etc. as outlined on application)

 One copy (attached to the original Grant Application only):

q  Terms of Agreement (signed by authorized board representative)
q  IRS tax-exempt determination letter
q  Mission statement
q  Annual operating budget
q  Board of Directors list
q  Staff list
q  Letter of support from  financial or project partners (optional)
q  Background materials related to the project/program (optional)

• Applicants may download the Application Form. 


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