Community Foundation of West Plains Affiliate Grantmaking Program

The Community Foundation of West Plains Affiliate Grantmaking Program aims to enhance the quality of life in the West Plains area through strategic grantmaking. Governed by a knowledgeable Board of Directors, the program prioritizes community needs and encourages applications from 501(c)3 organizations and other IRS-approved entities. With funding up to $2,500, the foundation supports diverse initiatives while ensuring non-discrimination in its practices. This flexible approach empowers local leaders to make impactful decisions for their community.

Community Foundation of West Plains Grants
The Community Foundation of West Plains Inc. works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the West Plains area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. The Community Foundation of West Plains Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area. Grant decisions are made by the grant committee.
The unique role of a community foundation is to conduct a flexible community grantmaking program which addresses the most important needs of the community at any one time. The flexibility this requires is made possible by charitable donors who established unrestricted or field-of-interest funds and place the decision-making in the hands of the community leaders serving on our Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the Community Foundation of West Plains Inc.
Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available.
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.
Funding
Applicants may apply for up to $2,500 in funding for this grant cycle.

Eligibility

501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the West Plains area are eligible to apply.Applicants who serve the West Plains area are encouraged to apply.