SCCF

Guidelines for Proposals

The Story County Community Foundation 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:

1. encourage residents of Story County communities to be inclusive,
welcoming, and understanding of diverse cultures
2. support strong, stable families and provide solid beginnings for children
and youth
3.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
4. strengthen the nonprofit sector by supporting nonprofit organizations, promote philanthropy, and encourage civic involvement
5. serve as a catalyst in collaborative efforts for the betterment of communities in Story County
6.address other community needs in the areas of education, health, mental health, and human services
7.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. SCCF welcomes proposals meeting any of its identified objectives and particularly encourages proposals that address identified needs for economic development and mental health. Please note that limited technology grants will be awarded.

Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status of the Internal Revenue code, charitable projects of a governmental agency or to the 501c(3) fiscal agent for a project. Geographically, funding is limited to projects that will significantly improve the Greater 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 (not annual budget)
*a program requiring participation in a religious activity
*projects not serving residents of Greater Story County
*festivals and events
*budget deficit
*grants or scholarships to individuals

Final reports including proof of purchases and expenditures relating to grants must be supplied to the Story County Community Foundation by August 30th following the award. Future grant applications will not be considered until all reports are completed.