The Montrose Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Impact Grants.
Donor Name: Montrose Community Foundation
State: Colorado
County: Montrose County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Impact Grants help encourage community based solutions that inspire and empower giving, leadership, and service, and improve the quality of life for all in the community.
Funding Information
Grants up to $5000 will be awarded for programs or operating expenses.
Funding Criteria
- Applicants must create an account and submit their completed application through Smarter Select, the online application software. The only exception is for those using the Spanish application.
- Organizations should be a registered 501(c)3 or have a current fiscal sponsor. If not a 501(c)3, please be prepared to describe your charitable or tax exemption status. The MCF can fund an organization that does not have the IRS tax status, but the project MUST be charitable.
- Organizations with budgets over $3 million must apply for program or project funds, not operational.
- Programs and services must impact Montrose County residents.
MCF does not support requests for:
- Expenses for an individual
- Travel expenses
- College scholarships
- Requests from religious organizations for the sole purpose of furthering that religion
- Political activities
The following criteria are used in the evaluation of grant requests:
- Organization’s mission is aligned with their programs.
- Organization strives to receive feedback from and engages their constituents in their planning process.
- Impact of programs or services is explained.
- Population that is served is underserved or at-risk/vulnerable. Underserved meaning that there are not currently adequate services available for that population.
- Organization demonstrates collaboration with other organizations.
- Financial information is complete.
For more information, visit MCF.