CHC Foundation Grants

Overview

Mission Statement

CHC Foundation’s mission is to provide grants to publicly supported, tax-exempt, non-profit organizations in the greater Easter Idaho region. CHC Foundation gives priority to innovative and enriching projects which serve the public interest and well-being and significantly improve the quality of life of the people of the region. There are two granting sessions each year, in the spring and fall.

Interests We Support

CHC Foundation supports a variety of interests – arts, science, education, social services, environmental, cultural and community interests and so many more! CHC Foundation is always excited to participate in funding innovative projects.

Grant Evaluation

CHC Foundation grants funds toward the initiation, support, and furtherance of activities that enhance the social, cultural, and community service needs in its service area.

CHC Foundation prefers to support one-time projects. It may consider longer term projects that demonstrate a potential for ongoing matching funds or operational funding independent of CHC Foundation funds. CHC Foundation looks for grant opportunities where its funds will make a critical difference. It gives priority to innovative and enriching projects that serve the public interest and well-being and that significantly improve the quality of life.

Eligibility

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* Under the rules of the Internal Revenue Service, CHC Foundation makes grants only to publicly supported, tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations and institutions and public agencies. 
* To be eligible for support, applicants must have written confirmation from the Internal Revenue Service of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).
* Cities, counties, and school districts are eligible if within the service area.
* CHC Foundation serves the following ten counties in Idaho: Bonneville, Northern Bingham, Butte, Clark, Eastern Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Lemhi, and Teton.
* CHC Foundation DOES make grants for fixed material assets such as real estate, equipment, and machinery.
* What are the qualifications to receive support?
* Must be a Non-Profit organization, Sec. 501(c) (3) or Political Subdivision of State of Idaho, Sec. 170(c).
* Must be located within the CHC Foundation service area.
* Must be for purchase of a fixed material asset, not for operating expenses or consumable items.

Ineligibility

* CHC Foundation does not make grants

* To projects that are already completed or purchases made prior to receiving notification of grant award
* To religious groups or churches
* To political or legislative action groups
* To national or interstate regional organizations. Exceptions may be made for a specific project or activity within the CHC Foundation service area
* To other charitable foundations
* For individual participation in trips, tours, workshops, contests, or competitions
* For specialized training
* For scholarships
* For operating expenses of organizations (for example, salaries, fees, rents, and honorariums)
* For consumable items
* For annual fund drives
* For advertising charitable benefits
* For general activities not clearly linked to specific charitable objectives
* For projects that deliver basic educational services