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Frequently Asked Questions Does the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley accept unsolicited applications for grant funding?Yes we do, on a semi-annual basis. Our Spring grant cycle application deadline is March 15th; our Fall deadline is September 15th Who can apply for grants from the Community Foundation? Any 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in our service area is eligible for consideration. We serve Brooke, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel counties in West Virginia and Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe counties in Ohio. What is the average size of a grant award from the Community Foundation? It is rare for the Community Foundation to make a gift in an amount larger than $10,000; our typical award is somewhere between $1,500 and $5,000. What kinds of organizations have received funding from the Community Foundation in the recent past? Follow the link on the Grants menu to a list of some of our recent grantees. How do I obtain a grant application from the Community Foundation? You may download a copy of our current grant application directly from this website. If you do not have your own computer/printer access, you may contact the Foundation directly and have a hard copy of the application mailed to you. What elements might make an application from my organization successful? Following the instructions included in the application packet are of paramount importance. Keeping your application materials as simple as possible is also recommended - just because we allow a 6-page narrative does not mean that you must include unnecessary information in your response for the sake of length. Failure to include a project/program budget will eliminate your application from consideration. When in doubt, feel free to contact the Foundation for technical assistance in application completion. If my organization has previously received a grant from the Community Foundation, is it possible to receive additional funding at a later date? Yes - prior funding does not preclude future consideration. However, failure to adhere to the very simple grant contract that the Foundation requires, especially failing to file the required grant report, will make future funding unlikely. Does the Community Foundation provide grants to individuals? No - with the exception of scholarship awards (which are made to the individual and his or her educational institution jointly), no grants or distributions to individuals can be made. Can the Community Foundation help me in seeking funding for my organization even outside it’s own grants program? The Community Foundation is a resource for the non-profit organization in its service area. You are welcome to contact the Foundation and/or schedule an appointment to discuss your organization and its funding needs. An annual session or sessions on grantseeking are planned for the future. |
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