Community Foundation for Kettering Grant

Community Foundation for Kettering Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Kettering
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The Community Foundation for Kettering provides essential grants to foster new projects aimed at enhancing the community's quality of life. With funding typically ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, these grants support initiatives that promote cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Organizations that qualify must be recognized as tax-exempt and benefit Kettering residents. The Foundation seeks innovative solutions and collaborations to tackle pressing community issues effectively.

Overview

What does the Community Foundation do for Kettering? Our mission The Community Foundation for Kettering operates exclusively for charitable and education purposes, including the promotion and support of charitable, cultural, social, educational and recreational programs, agencies and institutions in the Kettering community. What we do The Community Foundation for Kettering was created with the sole purpose of providing charitable support for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for Kettering residents. We connect local needs to the generosity of donors who want to see the impact of their gift-giving right here in Kettering. Community Foundation for Kettering Grant The Community Foundation for Kettering makes grants to launch new or start-up projects that provide services that are not currently being offered by an existing organization. Individual grant amounts vary but are typically in the range of $1,000 to $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicant must be a recognized, tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Proposed projects must benefit residents of Kettering through charitable, cultural, social, educational or recreational activities and programming. The nonprofit does not have to be located within the city of Kettering.The Foundation is primarily interested in funding projects thatPromote volunteer effortsBring together the resources of multiple organizationsTest or demonstrate new and innovative techniques or approaches for solving important community problemsCannot be accomplished within the existing resource baseProvide a one-time funding source for a self-sufficient, longer-term effort, orEncourage more efficient use of community resources and promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations and the elimination of duplicate services.

Ineligibility

Establish or add endowment fundsProvide primarily for travelProvide funding to individualsFund specific researchSupport religious activitiesContribute to annual fundraising drives and award ceremoniesProvide the principle financial support of an organization or activityProvide general operating support to organizations, orReduce organizational operating deficits.