Clayton County Foundation for the Future Now Accepting 2016 Grant Applications
The Clayton County Foundation for the Future (CCFF) is now accepting 2016 grant applications.
The application is completely online. Applications are due January 31 at midnight.
Nonprofit organizations can apply for grants from the CCFF for projects or programs that address significant community issues and benefit a broad spectrum of the community. Projects must be in Clayton County.
The CCFF awards grants in the areas of Health and Human Services, Education, Neighborhoods and Community Development, Environment; Children, Youth, and Families; and Arts and Culture, including historic preservation.
Preference is given to projects that:
- address significant community issues
- present innovative, creative, and practical proposals that build on community strengths
- present clear work plans that show the ability to achieve the project’s goal
- focus on strategic innovations that encourage cooperation, create efficiencies and reduce duplication of services
- develop the leadership potential of the community
- involve the people served in the planning and implementation of the program
- demonstrate quality, vision, effectiveness, collaboration and good management
- provide a plan for sustainability beyond the funding period
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental bodies. Other nonprofits with charitable projects may also qualify but must partner with a qualified nonprofit or government body who will serve as a sponsor. Please call CCFF Executive Secretary Darla Kelchen at 563.245.2201 if you have questions regarding eligibility. The maximum grant is $1,000.
For more information, visit www.dbqfoundation.org/ccff.