The Community Foundation of
Franklin County is created by and for the people of Franklin
County. The Foundation's main goals are the support Franklin
County and to attract additional funds to assist donors in creating
lasting legacies through a variety of giving options within Franklin
County.
WHAT
WILL WE FUND?
For the greates benefit to be realized, the Foundation awards grants for a
wide variety of projects in a wide variety of interests:
Arts & Culture - Supporting the
creative arts, theatre, music, painging, sculpture, dance, strengthening
the programs of local museums and libraries.
Community Affairs & Development - Including the administration of justice, development of employment
and training, encouragement of citizen participation in community
affairs, and enhancement of local community resources.
Education - Improving the quality of
education through support of both public and private institutions
of learning.
Environmental
Education & Protection - Supporting conservation of natural resources, preventing and
eliminating pollution, preserving water quality, protecting wildlife
and educating the public about environmental priorities.
Health - Helping alleviate human suffering
through support of institutions dedicated to healing and wholeness
of life through improvement of health care, prevention fo substance
abuse, research into the cause and prevention of diseas.
Historic Preservation - Assisting groups
engaged in restoring structures and artifacts of historical importance
to the area.
Human Services - Assisting youth, women,
minorities, the elderly, those with disabilities and families in
need.
WHO CAN APPLY?
You must be a tax=exempt, non-profit entity classified ny the IRS as a 501(c)3
organization. If you have questions about eligibility or this classification,
please contact our administrative office at (319) 287-9106.
Any school, church or non-profit organization
that operates under the durisdiction of a city within Franklin
County.
ASSURANCE OF FUNDING?
There are no set criteria that, if met, will guarantee funding.
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
Application deadline is February 8th, 2008.
WHEN ARE GRANTS AWARDED?
Grants are awarded in April, 2008.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Obtain an official grant application form from any of the community's City
Halls, Franklin County Development Office in Center 1, Hampton, or download
here. Submit two type-written pages.
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