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GRANTS

The Golden Belt Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization established by and for the residents of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties. A dedicated Board of Directors and Founding Donors truly believe that what we do today determines tomorrow. Our mission is to work, plan, and invest today for a more secure, improved, and better tomorrow.

At $6 million in total assets, the Golden Belt Community Foundation has awarded over $1 million in grants to area organizations and projects since 2002. It is through continued gifts from citizens, corporations, and communities that the funding available for granting will continue to grow.

Grantmaking Policy
The Grants Committee and the Board of Directors of the Golden Belt Community Foundation oversee and approve all grantmaking and awarding of grants for charitable purposes to eligible entities and non-profit organizations having a 501(c)(3) designation by the IRS. Agencies and projects must benefit the communities and counties of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, or national origin.

Proposals are considered on the basis of how they enhance the quality of life for the residents in the Golden Belt. We fund innovative programs or projects that address problems to be solved, opportunities to be seized, or issues needing greater attention. The Foundation particularly is interested in proactive, preventative, and future-thinking proposals. Programs or projects that encourage collaboration and partnerships, are results-driven, that include an evaluation component, and that leverage other community funding will be most successful.

Our Review Process
When we receive your completed grant application, the staff evaluates it for conformity with guidelines. Qualified proposals then are presented to the Grants Committee for consideration. You will be notified by email within 10 days acknowledging receipt of your application. Organizations with accepted proposals may be contacted to schedule a site visit with a member of the Grants Committee and/or staff.

What We Support
The Golden Belt Community Foundation supports organizations and programs that address a wide range of community needs, including, but not limited to, health and human services, arts, services for the indigent, culture, education, youth, and the environment. We especially are interested in initiatives that:

-Address new and emerging needs or incorporate new approaches to current needs;
-Demonstrate vision, effectiveness, good management, and action for positive change;
-Help non-profit organizations more effectively manage themselves and their finances;
-Address diversity;
-Foster self-reliance or are prevention oriented;
-Encourage collaboration among agencies and reduce duplication of services; and,
-Leverage funds from other sources.

What We Do Not Support
The Golden Belt Community Foundation generally does not make grants for the following:

-Religious activities (Religious organizations may be supported if the program or project will serve the entire community regardless of religious affiliation);
-Lobbying or any other activity of a political nature;
-Individuals;
-Endowment or to retire indebtedness;
-Annual campaigns;
-General operating expenses or special events;
-Travel for individuals or groups such as bands, sports teams, or classes; and,
-Private foundations and other grantmaking organizations.

Applying For A Grant
Beginning in January 2010, the Golden Belt Community Foundation will accept applications from eligible entities at any time during the year. Applications received will be reviewed according to the following schedule:

* Committee and Board meeting dates are subject to change.