Information for Grant Seekers
This information details the Foundation's grants program. Please be aware that the Foundation receives many more worthy requests than it can support.


WHO MAKES THE GRANT DECISIONS?
The Board reviews proposals and conducts preliminary research, including site visits if necessary. The Foundation's Trustees then develop its final grant recommendations.



WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION?
The Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations primarily in the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista, Bath County, Rockbridge County and surrounding communities.



WHAT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS APPEAL TO THE FOUNDATION?
The Foundation looks for projects and programs where a moderate amount of grant money can produce a significant result. We look for innovative but practical approaches to solving community problems. Grantees should show a well-planned approach to important public issues; a base of other support (financial, participatory and voluntary); efficient use of community resources; involvement of underserved contituencies; and coordination, cooperation and sharing among nonprofit organizations and elimination of project duplication.



WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION TYPICALLY NOT SUPPORT?
Foundation grants are usually awarded for the accomplishment of a definite purpose within a specified time period - normally not more than one year. The Foundation's discretionary funds typically do not support deficit reduction, capital campaigns or endowments, fundraising events, sectarian, fraternal or religious programs, or individuals.



WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
The Foundation uses a Request for Proposals process. Proposals must be submitted by the appropriate deadline, and the Foundation will acknowledge receipt of your proposal. With each grant cycle, agencies may submit one request per fund.



DOES THE FOUNDATION REQUIRE REPORTS ON GRANTS?
The Foundation requires that grantees submit a report on the funded project no later than one year from the date of the grant. Grantees may not re-apply to the same fund without having a completed report for the previous grant on file.



Contact us for more information