BCF: Community Grant

The BCF Community Grant offers funding opportunities for organizations that support the growth of children, youth, and families in Benton County. With a cap of $10,000, grants can be requested for programs in arts, human services, education, and community betterment. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and others serving the county. However, funding is not available for discriminatory practices or private individuals. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare and development.

BCF Community Grants focus on local funding opportunities that are tailored to support the long term success of children, youth and families throughout Benton County. BCF does fund capacity and capital projects but the project must also fit within one of the priority areas below. All grant requests must be for a program which supports the growth and success of children, youth, and families in Benton County and fit within one of the following priorities:

• Arts and Culture (e.g. art programs, musical opportunities for youth)

Human Services  (e.g. school supplies, emergency food, other basic need type asks)Education and Youth Development  (e.g. education, mentorship, early literacy, scholarships for programs)Community Betterment (e.g.park improvements, community health and safety programs or events)
Funding
The cap for this year is $10,000. There are two grant funding levels: grant requests of $5,000 or less and grant requests $5,001-$10,000.

Eligibility

Organizations that are recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, School, Government Agency, Church or Religious Organization, or that have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and serve Benton County may submit funding requests.

Ineligibility

Funding is not provided for organizations that discriminate by race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or national origin, political campaigns or candidates, lobby activities, religious organizations for inherently religious purposes, or private individuals.