Community Improvement Grants Now Available
June 20, 2024
Community Gathering Spaces
To support critical community gathering spaces, The Community Foundation is offering a special grant opportunity focused on investments in area parks, capital investments/improvements to community buildings and other public community gathering spaces. We are seeking proposals from Hancock County tax-exempt, private agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations and public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Grants may also be made to governmental agencies in Hancock County. Projects require a 1-to-1 match. Up to $25,000 may be requested per grantee. Applicants are required to discuss grant ideas and allowable expenses with Kimberly Bash, Chief Community Engagement Officer at the Foundation, prior to submitting a request. Due: September 16, 2024.
Building Community through Neighborhood Revitalization
The Community Foundation is offering a special grant opportunity focused on engaging residents of all ages in making a difference in their communities through neighborhood revitalization projects. We are seeking proposals from Hancock County tax-exempt, private agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations and public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Grants may also be made to governmental agencies in Hancock County. Examples of projects could include but are not limited to service-learning projects with local youth and projects developed by residents of all ages focused on improving neighborhoods and benefiting area quality of life (ex. permanent tree/flower planting in public spaces - not private residents and no annual plants; neighborhood clean-ups; and beautification). Applicants are required to discuss grant ideas and allowable expenses with Kimberly Bash, Chief Community Engagement Officer at the Foundation, prior to submitting a request. Due: September 16, 2024.
