Oakes Area Community Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

The Oakes Area Community Foundation is inviting applicants to support nonprofit projects or programs in the area that work to improve our community and quality of life. Donor Name: Oakes Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Endowment | Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Earnings from the fund are given as grants to support nonprofit projects or programs in the area that work to improve community and quality of life.  Funding Information Generally, grants shall not exceed $1,000.  Eligibility Criteria Grants shall be awarded to organizations and/or projects within the city of Oakes and a 25 mile radius around the city. Grants to religious organizations shall be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community. According to IRS guidelines, the Oakes Area Community Foundation shall not make grants to individuals. Organizations receiving a grant must be nonprofit or a government entity, such as a school or park district. The Oakes Area Community Foundation will accept grant applications in the fall of each year. In funding decisions, the Advisory Committee will consider: Each project on the merits of the project Organizational management and integrity Level of local involvement and community support, including fundraising Degree to which the organization can demonstrate successful attempts to leverage monies through other granting agencies or programs The number of residents served and the overall impact on the community Innovative solutions or a new approach to an existing or recurring problem Degree to which the Oakes Area Community Foundation grant will affect the success of the project. For more information, visit NDCF.