DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
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Grant Application
Please fill out and submit this form online. *note: After you click submit on the form it will generate an email to us. Please fill in the subject and then send us the email (your application will be attached).GRANTS
The York Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $1.8 million since 2000. Grants were awarded to non-profit organizations and government agencies throughout the York area for a variety of projects and programs.
Objective
The objective of the Foundation’s Grants Program is to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit charitable organizations for programs and/or projects that will enhance the quality of life for all residents of the York community.Grant Funding
Grants are funded with gifts of money from private and corporate donors. The donors usually specify the types of programs and/or projects to be funded with their gift.
Grants are made for charitable purposes that will enhance and improve the quality of life for the residents of York community regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, or marital status. The purpose of the grant must be consistent with such specific charitable areas of interest as recognized by the Foundation.Grants Committee
The Grants Committee is responsible for reviewing grant applications and making recommendations to the Foundation Board of Directors, in accordance with the wishes of the donor, as to which grant applications should be approved. The Grants Committee meets on an as needed basis. A grant application is available to download on line, and the Foundation office will provide additional information.Eligibility Requirements
The York Community Foundation awards grants to both private and public services. The grants are made only to agencies classified as:
• 501(c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service
• government agencies using the grant for capital expenditures and/or capital improvements.
Applicants must have a plan for future funding and support from other sources if funding is for an ongoing program.The York Community Foundation serves the people of the York community in York, Nebraska. Grants are awarded to organizations in the York community, or those serving a significant number of York County residents. Except in unusual circumstances, the Foundation does not award grants for:
• individuals
• operating expenses
• annual fund drives
• elimination of previously incurred deficits
• established or new endowment funds
• travel or related expenses for individuals or groups
• religious organizations where funds would be used in whole or in part to further the organization’s sectarian purposes.Charitable Areas of Interest
The Foundation awards grants from the seven basic areas of philanthropy:
• community/civic
• arts/culture
• education
• recreation
• health
• human services
• religion (non-denominational).Some examples of programs and projects previously approved for grants include:
• assistance to charitable institutions, including educational institutions
• promotion of scientific research to ease human suffering
• aid for the sick, aged and helpless
• promotion of the welfare of children
• improvement of living and working conditions
• recreation facilities
• promotion of disease prevention.Funding Limits
The Foundation does not normally fund entire projects or programs. Preference is given to organizations that have raised a portion of the required funds, and/or enlisted the financial support of other organizations. Grants are awarded for a definite purpose, and for a specified period of time period - normally twelve months or less.
