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2010 Call for Grant Proposals
The Community Fund
Funds will support the changing and emerging needs of Charles County in Arts & Culture, Education & Scholarships, Environment, General Community Improvement or Health & Wellness.
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Youth Initiatives
Funds will support the changing and emerging needs of youth in Charles and Prince George’s counties.
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The Community Fund 2010 Call for Grant Proposals
The Community Foundation of Charles County (CFCC) invites proposals for projects that address the priority needs of Charles County, as identified in the March 2008 Priority Needs Assessment for Charles County. The grant funding originates from the CFCC’s Community Fund (also known as the Foundation’s unrestricted fund) , funded through broad-based public donations for use in meeting the changing and emerging needs of Charles County. Proposals must address one or more of the needs identified in one or more of the following focus areas of the report:
- Arts and Culture
- Education and Scholarships
- Environment
- General Community Improvement
- Health and Wellness
The Foundation has broadly defined the goals and priorities of the Community Fund Grant Program in its Grant Guidelines. The vision and mission statement of the Foundation are as follows:
Vision: To make Charles County the best place to live and give.
Mission: To improve the quality of life for the community of Charles County by aligning philanthropic interests with community needs through stewardship and collaboration.
Eligibility for Application
The Community Foundation of Charles County funds:
- 501(c)3 organizations and other charitable organizations
- Governmental units
- Municipal Government - Within municipal governments that serve Charles County, each department is considered a separate entity and would be eligible to receive one grant per calendar year.
- Educational institutions
- Schools - Each elementary, middle or high school in Charles County is considered a separate entity and would be eligible to receive one grant per calendar year;
- Higher Education - Each department of a two- or four-year college or university is considered a separate entity and would be eligible to receive one grant per calendar year.
Proposal Considerations
CFCC accepts proposals requesting funding for the following:
- programs which serve to further the mission of the organization;
- demonstration projects if accompanied by a sound evaluation plan;
- new or special projects and/or collaborations undertaken by an organization; and,
- matching funds required by another funding agency.
Proposals must benefit the residents of Charles County.
Funding Available
- Total amount of funding available is $20,000
- Anticipate funding five (5) proposals
- Awards average $4000 each
CFCC encourages applications in each of the five focus areas. However, CFCC reserves the right to fund the best proposals submitted in response to this Call for Grant Proposals, regardless of the focus area.
What we do not support
CFCC does not fund the following:
- capital projects;
- deficit financing;
- endowments;
- individuals (directly);
- organizations that do not have nondiscrimination policies;
- any project that would jeopardize the foundation's 501(c)(3) status;
- religious organizations for religious programs or any religious organization that requires religious participation in return for non-secular assistance;
- political or lobbying efforts; and
- organizations outside Charles County that do not specifically assist Charles County residents.
How to Apply
Applications will be available on-line to download, or may be picked up from the office of the Community Foundation of Charles County located at 3055 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20620.
Applications (one original plus seven copies) must be received by 5:00 pm on March 8, 2010. They may be mailed or delivered to the Community Foundation of Charles County, 3055 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Other Important Information
Youth Initiatives Call for Grant Proposals
The Community Foundation of Charles County (CFCC) invites proposals for projects that address the Youth Initiative needs of Charles and Prince George's counties, as identified in the March 2008 Priority Needs Assessment for Charles County. Although the needs identified in the study were specific to Charles County, we feel that they are broad enough, and universal enough, to apply across our borders.
For the 2010 grant cycle, CFCC's Youth Initiatives grants are being funded through a collaborative fundraising event with Bonefish Grill of Brandywine. Funds will support the changing and emerging needs of youth in Charles and Prince George’s counties.
The Foundation has broadly defined the goals and priorities of the Community Fund Grant Program in its Grant Guidelines. The vision and mission statement of the Foundation are as follows:
Vision: To make Charles County the best place to live and give.
Mission: To improve the quality of life for the community of Charles County by aligning philanthropic interests with community needs through stewardship and collaboration.
Eligibility for Application
The Community Foundation of Charles County funds:
- 501(c)3 organizations and other charitable organizations
- Governmental units
- Municipal Government - Within municipal governments that serve Charles County, each department is considered a separate entity and would be eligible to receive one grant per calendar year.
- Educational institutions
- Schools - Each elementary, middle or high school in Charles County is considered a separate entity and would be eligible to receive one grant per calendar year;
- Higher Education - Each department of a two- or four-year college or university is considered a separate entity and would be eligible to receive one grant per calendar year.
Proposal Considerations
CFCC accepts proposals requesting funding for the following:
- programs which serve to further the mission of the organization;
- demonstration projects if accompanied by a sound evaluation plan;
- new or special projects and/or collaborations undertaken by an organization; and,
- matching funds required by another funding agency.
Proposals must benefit the youth of Charles and Prince George's counties.
Funding Available
- Total amount of funding available is $8,500
What we do not support
CFCC does not fund the following:
- capital projects;
- deficit financing;
- endowments;
- individuals (directly);
- organizations that do not have nondiscrimination policies;
- any project that would jeopardize the foundation's 501(c)(3) status;
- religious organizations for religious programs or any religious organization that requires religious participation in return for non-secular assistance;
- political or lobbying efforts; and
- organizations outside Charles County that do not specifically assist Charles County residents.
How to Apply
Applications will be available on-line to download, or may be picked up from the office of the Community Foundation of Charles County located at 3055 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20620.
Applications (one original plus seven copies) must be received by 5:00 pm on March 8, 2010. They may be mailed or delivered to the Community Foundation of Charles County, 3055 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Other Important Information
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