Carthage Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Carthage Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Carthage Community Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations and IRS-approved entities serving the Carthage area. This initiative aims to enhance community life through innovative projects in key areas such as health, education, arts, and nutrition. Applicants must provide a detailed budget and can only apply once for funding. Grants should be utilized within one year, ensuring impactful use of resources for community development.

Overview

Carthage Community Foundation Grant Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Carthage through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership. The Carthage Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Carthage area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. The Carthage Community Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area. Guidelines: CCF has an interest in supporting organizations and projects which enhance the lives of Carthage residents and provide innovative solutions for existing and emerging community needs. Applicant needs to select one area of funding and can only apply once. The areas of funding include: Health & Human Services,Education & Youth Services,Arts, Culture, History & Community Beautification,Food & Nutrition. In awarding grants, affiliates of the CFO will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Grantees must not, in the use of CFO grant funds, discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Carthage area may make an application to Carthage Community Foundation for its Spring 2025 Community Grant Round.Organizations must provide a clear and itemized project budget along with the application.Grants received must be spent within one year of receipt.