Grant Application Guidelines
The goal of the DCCF Community Grants program is to improve the lives of Douglas County, Kansas residents. We support a wide variety of activities in the following areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Animals
- Children and Youth
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Housing
- Human Services
Resources
Grants generally range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility
- Proposal must come from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tribal entity or local government.
- Proposal must be for work that 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.
DCCF is more likely to fund requests that:
Are clearly and concisely described.
Are based on complete and clear income and expense projections.
Do not require recurring DCCF funding for the same project or purpose.
Are one-time requests or reasonably ensure sustainability after DCCF funding is used.
Limitations on Grantmaking
Grants are not awarded for:
- Multi-year requests
- General operating expenses
- Purchase of tickets or tables at special events, memberships, or advertising
- Individuals
- Annual campaigns
- Endowment funds
- Event sponsorships
- Fundraising events
- Religious purposes
- Lobbying or political activities prohibited by the IRS
- Debt retirement
Reporting
Near the end of the one-year grant period, awardees are required to complete an on-line report with results and financial information about how funds were used.
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For more information, contact Lori Trenholm, Director of Community Investment |
