BEFORE YOU APPLY
Applicants should review the grant guidelines to ensure their project aligns with the Foundation's funding priorities and eligibility requirements.
Projects should demonstrate community impact, clearly defined goals, and a realistic budget.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS MUST:
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Support charitable or philanthropic purposes that align with the mission of the Scott Community Foundation.
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Be submitted by a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or governmental entity
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Be located within Scott County or the surrounding area, or primarily benefit residents of Scott County
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Request no more than $10,000 in grant funding per project
PROJECTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING:
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Capital campaigns
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Endowment programs
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Political projects or activities
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Requests intended to eliminate operating deficits or retire debt
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Organizations that practice discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin
PROJECTS AND GROUPS WE FUND
GROUPS FUNDED
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
ARTS AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PROJECTS FUNDED
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RECREATION
EDUCATION
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUR IMPACT
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TOTAL YOUTH GRANTS AWARDED
GENERAL GRANTS
Looking for funding for a community project, program, or initiative? The Scott Community Foundation's annual General Grant Program opens each August and supports efforts that improve quality of life throughout Scott County and the surrounding area.
Applications are available as a downloadable form and may be submitted electronically via email or delivered to our office in person.
HOW APPLICATIONS ARE EVALUATED
The Scott Community Foundation Grant Committee carefully reviews each application to determine how grant funds can create the greatest impact within our community. Applications are evaluated based on their ability to address a clear and identifiable need, serve a significant number of individuals, and provide meaningful, long-term benefits. Consideration is also given to the creativity of the project, the organization's leadership and capacity to successfully complete the proposed work, and how the project compares to other funding requests received during the grant cycle.
OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
YOUTH GRANTS
The Youth Grant Committee provides local students with hands-on experience in philanthropy and community leadership.
Committee members learn about community needs, review grant applications, and recommend funding for projects that make a positive difference in our communities.
WOMEN FOR WOMEN GRANTS
Enhancing the lives of women and girls through improving the educational, social, cultural, health & civic resources of the community.
Community Grants
The Scott Community Foundation's Community Grant Program opens each August and closes later in the month. Following the application deadline, grant requests are reviewed by our Grant Committee. Funding decisions are made in the fall, with grant distributions beginning in November.
Youth Grants
The Youth Grant Committee follows a unique annual process. Beginning in January, committee members identify community needs and organizations they believe would benefit from funding. Students present and discuss their recommendations in February, with funding decisions made by the committee. Grant distributions typically begin in March.
Women for Women Grants
The Women for Women Grant Program is currently being developed. Additional information and application details will be available in the future
If you have any questions about applying for grants, contact Scott Community Foundation at
(620) 872-3790 or email Mariah Gilmartin at mariah@scottcf.org