Application Information

The Story County Community Foundation County follows a
strategic grant making plan which includes its Community
Betterment objectives. Through its grant making, the
Foundation is committed to allocating resources to specific
objectives and outcomes. Applicants should speak to these
objectives outlined below.

Community Betterment Objectives

Grant proposals that address one or more of the following
Community Betterment long-range objectives are strongly
encouraged:

—Encourage residents of Story County communities to be
inclusive, welcoming, and understanding of diverse cultures.

—Support strong, stable families and provide solid
beginnings for children and youth.

—Promote the effectiveness and long-term viability of arts
and cultural organizations and/or provide access to the arts
for new and under served audiences.

—Strengthen the nonprofit sector by supporting nonprofit
organizations, promote philanthropy, and encourage civic
involvement.

—Serve as a catalyst in collaborative efforts for the
betterment of communities in Story County.

—Address other community needs in the areas of
education, health, mental health, and human services.

—Serve as seed money for a new program or project.

The Story County Community Foundation is committed to
the priorities of the Community Betterment objectives.
However, these priorities are reviewed on an annual basis,
and may be adjusted based on emerging trends and issues
in the community.

Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations with
501c(3) status, charitable projects of a governmental
agency or to the 501c(3) fiscal agent for a project. The
SCCF may act as a fiscal agent for groups not holding a
501c(3) status. Geographically, funding is limited to
projects that will significantly improve the Story County
community.

The Foundation generally will not consider funding
requests for:

*Annual or Capital Fund-raising Campaigns
*Endowments
*Ongoing annual operating expenses or salaries
*Grants to individuals
*a program requiring participation in a religious activity
*Projects not serving residents of greater Story County
*Festivals and Events
*Budget deficit

Final reports, including proof of purchases and
expenditures relating to grants, must be supplied to the
Story County Community Foundation within one year
after the grant was received. Future grant applications
will not be considered until all reports are completed.