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The Pulaski County Community Foundation typically offers a competitive grant cycle each year with funds from its unrestricted resources. PCCF welcomes grant requests from nonprofit charitable programs for projects that serve the Pulaski County community. Grants are made only to organizations that serve the Pulaski County area.

Agency/Organization Eligibility
Grants are generally made only to nonprofit agencies/organizations that have federal tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) public charity. The nonprofit must serve the Pulaski County area.

If your agency is not recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt not-for-profit, you must identify a 501(c)(3) sponsor to act as your fiscal agent prior to completing a grant proposal. The fiscal agent must be recognized as a publicly supported, charitable agency/organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Documentation will be required from the sponsoring organization.

The Pulaski County Community Foundation will agree to consider any proposal which is charitable in nature and could have a major impact on our community.

Project Eligibility
From time to time the Foundation Board may focus on particular target areas for grant proposals; for example, community assistance, church or nonprofit endowment building. Indication of specific focus will be made in all public announcements of the grant cycle.

The Foundation will generally favor grant requests which:

  • impact a substantial number of people in our community
  • propose practical solutions to current problems or address a current community interest
  • encourage cooperation and elimination of duplicate services
  • assist grant recipients to achieve certain objectives
  • are from established non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organizations

As a general rule, the Foundation does not make grants from its discretionary funds for the following:

  • ongoing operating expenses, annual appeals or membership contributions
  • debt reduction, existing obligations or building campaigns
  • individuals
  • travel expenses
  • political purposes
  • loans
     
In evaluating proposals, the Foundation will give consideration to: potential value and community impact, quality of planning, and project management. The Foundation also takes into account whether it has adequate resources to effectively respond to the request.

Grant Application
Applications should be submitted online. A link to the application will appear on the main Grants page of the Foundation's website and will become active after the cycle has been announced. Instructions are included to guide the grantseeker in applying. Work may be saved and returned to at any time during the grant cycle period.

Informational/technical assistance sessions may be offered for interested applicants. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation and speak with a staff member prior to submitting a proposal. This will allow the applicant to explain the nature of the grant request and ask any questions.

It is important that grant seekers complete proposals in a timely manner, include all requested information, and meet the stated deadline. Early submission is recommended! Lack of requested information or an incomplete application could disqualify your proposal. In fairness to all, late applications will not be accepted for any reason.

Following Submission of a Proposal
Applications are reviewed by staff and evaluated by the Grants and Distributions Committee. This process may include a request for additional information, brief meeting with the committee, site visits, or other steps as deemed appropriate. After evaluation, the Committee makes recommendations to the Foundation Board of Directors which makes all funding decisions.

Reporting Requirements
A Final Report is required as a condition of any grant received from PCCF and must be received within 30 days following the completion of the project or within 12 months following the grant award. The report will include a program and financial report detailing how grant funds were spent. If reports are missing from a previous grant, current applications will not be considered.

Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality
Delibrerations and discussions of the Grants Committee are strictly confidential. The Foundation maintains a strict conflict of interest policy for its Board, staff, and committees to ensure independence and integrity in its recommendations. Staff and Grants Committee members may not accept any form of compensation, gifts or favors from any agency/organization or representative that plans to submit or has submitted, and/or has received a grant from the Foundation in the past.

Communications
All communication and questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Pulaski County Community Foundation at 574-946-0906, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or in person at 127 E Pearl Street, Winamac.


Grant seekers should be aware that the Foundation's Grants and Distributions program may change from time to time.


~ The Pulaski County Community Foundation does not discriminate in matters of age, race, religion, sex or native origin and expects that grant applicants observe like standards. ~
 
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