Purpose for Grant Making​

• Special attention will be given to projects that apply to broad segments of the population​.

• Especially interesting are projects proposed by coalitions of service providers and by those likely to gain support from matching fund arrangements.

• Projects funded should not represent significant duplication of initiatives already undertaken by other non-profit agencies.

• Low priority will be given to programs or projects of churches which have a narrow sectarian purpose.

• Programs will be considered if they have an ecumenical base or are designed to serve persons in need of food, clothing, shelter or counseling without regard to their religious affiliation.

• Requests will  be denied for support of annual operating budgets, elimination of deficits, reduction of debt or funding of completed projects.

• The Foundation makes grants up to $5,000. ​

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Eligibility to Apply

You must demonstrate all of these characteristics:

• A non-profit, legally tax-exempt organization.

• Located in and/or serving primarily clients in the immediate Pella area.

• Serving a charitable purpose by enhancing the quality of life of Pella in such areas as health, unique heritage, education, culture, religion, recreation and the enhancement and preservation of the city’s heritage.

 

If you wish to apply

• Complete an application and answer all the questions and provide required information.  

• NOTE: Only on-line application are accepted.

• TIP: Use word processing software to compose and edit the application field contents. When complete copy and paste each field into the on-line form.

• Provide evidence of tax-exempt status by submitting a copy of the IRS Letter of Determination.​

• Application deadline: October 15