Will Your Organization Be Eligible to Apply for Funding? 

Before filling out the Grant Application Form, please consider your organization’s eligibility for receiving a grant by asking yourself the screening questions below:

1. Are you a 501(c)(3), government organization, church, or fiscal sponsor for any of these types of organizations?
2. Does your project comply with the Athens County Foundation’s mission, which is to “invest in local strategies to empower Athens County residents and build on the strengths of our region now and for generations to come”?
3. Does your project address a need or opportunity in the Athens County community?
4. Are you requesting seed money for a new innovative program?
5. Will your organization’s use of the grant money demonstrate the organization’s ability to leverage additional funds?

If you answered “yes” to questions 1 – 5, you are eligible to apply, and your proposal will likely be considered for funding. The Athens County Foundation gives priority to projects that meet these general needs.

 

Will Your Project be Considered for Funding?

1. Will your grant money benefit an individual’s needs, rather than the needs of groups that affect the community as a whole?
2. Are you requesting a grant to be used for an endowment?
3. Will your grant be used to fund a scholarship?
4. Will your grant money serve a religious purpose?
5. Will your grant serve political or legislative action groups?
6. Are you requesting funds to contribute to an annual fundraising drive?

If you answered “yes” to screening questions a-f, likely, your project will not be considered for a grant. The Athens County Foundation is a community organization, created and supported by the citizens of Athens, and carefully chooses to reward grants that benefit the greater good.

 

Ready to proceed with your grant application?

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