Community Foundation Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
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- How can my organization receive a grant from the Community Foundation?
- Are there things that you do not fund?
- Where do I start? Whom should I contact?
- Are there specific forms I need and where do I get them?
- Is there a limit to the number of grants I can apply for in any given year?
- If my organization receives a grant this year, may we apply for additional funding next year?
- I am considering starting a new nonprofit. Do you provide support for startup costs?
- How do you determine which proposals to fund and who decides?
- How and when will I know whether our proposal has been funded?
- What is the Community Foundation and from where does its grant money come?
NOTE: We work with you to ensure a clear understanding of how to submit an effective grant proposal. Here are tools to help you with your application.
Please contact Robert Judd at 707.303.9615.
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