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Note: The following information pertains only to our annual open grant review.
Deadline for receipt of applications for 2009 funding
Applications must arrive at DCCF office by 5:00 p.m.
DCCF is located at 900 Massachusetts, Suite 406, Lawrence, KS 66044
Grant awards announced
Grant awards mailed
Report on expenditures due from grant recipients
The goal of the DCCF grant program is to improve the quality of life throughout Douglas County, Kansas.
The foundation supports a wide variety of activities in the following areas:
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Arts and Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
- Children and Youth
Grants generally range from $500 to $10,000; median award is $5,000
Grants totaling nearly $146,000 were awarded in 2008
- Proposal must come from a tax-exempt organization
- Proposal must be for work that primarily benefits residents of Douglas County, Kansas
- Organization must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or national origin
Favored projects are those that:
- Provide a substantial benefit
- Are based on meaningful, specific outcomes
- Build self-sufficiency and help attract additional funds and resources for the participants or organization
- Assist or promote collaboration among nonprofits, so as not to duplicate other efforts
In addition, the foundation is more likely to fund projects that:
- Are clearly and concisely described
- Are based on complete and clear income and expense projections
- Do not require recurring funding
- Reasonably ensure continued support after foundation funding is no longer available
- Are proposed by organizations that demonstrate sound financial practices and strong staff and volunteer support
Generally, grants are not awarded for:
- Administrative or general operating expenses
- Marketing plans or projects to increase community awareness of an organization
- Purchase of tickets or tables at special events, memberships, or advertising
- Individuals
- Annual campaigns
- Endowment funds
- Religious purposes
- Lobbying or political activities
- Debt retirement
At the end of the grant period, awardees are required to complete a short report form and attach a financial statement detailing how funds were used.
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