Required Criteria:

• Proposals must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) organization, a unit of government or by a public agency. If the organization applying is a 501(c)(3), please include a copy of the IRS Determination letter.
• Organizations that are not tax exempt must apply through a suitable fiscal agent willing to accept responsibility for the project, such as unit of government, school district, etc.
• All proposals must demonstrate a benefit within the greater Granite Falls area.
• The Foundation prefers projects that are submitted by local (Granite Falls area) applicants.
• Proposals incorporate an innovative approach and avoid duplication of effort.
• Proposals have clearly-stated goals and measurable outcomes.
• $500 minimum grant request.
• Grant requests are considered for up to 1 year of funding.

We encourage projects to have additional funding sources other than the GFACF grant.

Areas of Interest to Consider:

• Arts, culture, humanities
• Community improvement (celebrations, beautification, parks)
• Education
• Tourism
• Community health
• Leadership development
• Public protection and public safety
• Recreation, leisure, sports, athletics
• Youth development
• Senior programs and projects
• Community benefit

Types of support to consider:

• Capital
• Local conferences/seminars that meet our criteria – groups and not individual
• Exhibitions i.e. Memorial Wall, Health Fair
• Performances
• Publications
• Program development

Types of support NOT considered:

• Religious purposes/activities
• Lobbying or political activities
• For profit business
• Education curriculum development
• Debt retirement
• Ongoing, open-ended grants
• Operating expenses
• Administrative budgets for existing organizations
• National fundraising campaigns
• Ticket sales, raffles, or fundraising dinners
• Endowment drives
• Scholarships
• Annual campaigns