Tarrant Foundation Employment Grants

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

To qualify for a grant from the Tarrant Foundation, the applicant organization must be an IRS approved charitable entity that will assume responsibility for the management of and reporting on the grant. IRS approved organization types include 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools and religious organizations. What We Look For We partner with organizations that have a deep understanding of the community needs they seek to address, and a demonstrated track record of effective strategies and interventions. As we evaluate proposals, we also look for: Strong leadership An entrepreneurial mindset Efficiency A focus on action and outcomes A balanced blend of funding sources to create greater long term stability Organizations that are committed to maximizing the impact of our investment We accept proposals for unrestricted or general operating funds from organizations that are able to demonstrate their overall effectiveness and efficiency in one of our target areas. What We Don’t Fund While we recognize the great value of many of the programs and activities below, we do not accept applications on behalf of the following: Multi-year grant awards Environmental, arts or medical health programs Schools, classrooms, or school-based clubs/activities (click here for information on the Foundation’s strategic work in the field of education through the Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education at the University of Vermont) Individuals or specific families (including scholarships) Endowments, events, fundraising, or debt retirement Organizations or programs that re-grant funds Political advocacy or pro-choice or progressive political agendas Qualifying Organizations: To qualify for a grant from the Tarrant Foundation, the applicant organization must be an IRS approved charitable entity that will assume responsibility for the management of and reporting on the grant. IRS approved organization types include 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools and religious organizations.

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