The Hudson-Ellis Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation is accepting applications from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit Boyle County residents.
Donor Name: Blue Grass Community Foundation
State: Kentucky
County: Boyle County (KY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/16/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The Hudson-Ellis Fund prioritizes public education, as well as programming that improves the quality of life for youth and adults with disabilities or who are economically disadvantaged. Successful proposals will address community needs through projects and programs that demonstrate meaningful impact and sustainability. The Hudson-Ellis competitive grantmaking program is made possible through the generosity of Lottie B. Ellis and other donors who established funds through bequests for the good of Boyle County.
Funding Priorities
- Youth and/or adults who are economically disadvantaged
- Youth and/or adults with a disability
- Public Education
Funding Information
Grants request should not exceed $7,500.
Grant Period
September 2024 – June 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organizations must be located in or providing services to residents of Boyle County.
- Applicant organizations must be classified as nonprofit public charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation; or be a publicly supported organization with a charitable purpose such as a school, unit of government, or place of worship providing a social service program.
- Applicant organizations must have a Candid (formerly GuideStar) Seal of Transparency at the Gold Level or higher.
- Applicant organizations must not discriminate in their hiring, volunteer participation, or provision of client services. Exceptions may be made for hiring practices for religious organizations that can demonstrate bona fide occupational qualifications based on religious beliefs for employment.
- Applicant organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support attempts to address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs.
- Applicant organizations must be current on any grant reports due to Blue Grass Community Foundation.
For more information, visit BGCF.
