Bexley Community Foundation Grants

The Bexley Community Foundation offers semi-annual grants aimed at projects that enhance the Bexley community experience. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government agencies, while faith-based organizations can apply for non-religious initiatives. The Foundation emphasizes fairness and equity in participation, ensuring no arbitrary barriers exist. Ineligible projects include endowment funds, fundraising expenses, and those aimed at influencing legislation. This grant encourages creativity and community involvement through its funding opportunities.

The Bexley Community Foundation administers a semi-annual grant program. During the grant application cycle, the Foundation is open to receiving completed submissions that will create and inspire projects preserving the Bexley experience. All applicants will be expected to submit a letter of intent.

Eligibility

Geographic Restrictions: Grants will be made to organizations whose projects and programs benefit the residents of Bexley. Eligibility: In most cases, eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, public charities or government agencies. Grants will only be made to faith-based organizations for non-religious programs. Groups that do not have tax exempt status must enter into an agreement with the Bexley Community Foundation assuring that the grant will be used only for a project that meets the charitable purposes of the Foundation.Universal Participation: Grant proposals should include principles of fairness and equity, demonstrate principles of openness to all residents of Bexley, and create no arbitrary barriers to participation.

Ineligibility

Ineligibility: Projects that qualify under the following criteria may be ineligible:Endowment fundsFundraising expensesDirect or indirect administrative/operating expensesCapital campaignsSectarian religious purposes (although funds may be awarded to religious organizations for projects that benefit the broader community—see Eligibility guidelines)Projects, programs, and/or equipment that were committed prior to the grant applications being submittedProjects that attempt to influence legislation or to intervene in any political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements) on behalf of any candidate for public office.Financial assistance to fundraising events or activities of other organizations.