Community Impact Grant - The Hignell Companies Foundation

The Community Impact Fund of The Hignell Companies Foundation offers financial support to enhance community welfare through educational scholarships, social welfare initiatives, community betterment projects, and Christian spiritual growth. This grant prioritizes projects aiding vulnerable populations, promoting public safety, and fostering personal development. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations or charitable equivalents located in Butte, Tehama, or Shasta Counties. The fund aims to create a lasting positive impact through diverse community-focused initiatives.

Community Impact Fund - The Hignell Companies Foundation
The Community Impact Fund of The Hignell Companies Foundation provides financial resources for the community in areas they are eager to make an impact. All grant applications are reviewed by the Community Impact Fund Advisory Team, made up of employees from The Hignell Companies. Grants are available for industry investment, social welfare, community betterment, and Christian spiritual growth and transformation.
Industry Related Educational Scholarships
Scholarships are intended for high school, college students or alternative students in related industries such as property management, property, construction management, carpentry, cleaning, electrical, HVAC, etc. Grants can provide funds to cover fees or tuition for educational programs and conferences. An employee recommendation is required to accompany an application.
Social Welfare
The Social Welfare priority focuses on widows, orphans, at-risk and vulnerable populations such as women, children, seniors and the disabled in order to improve their futures and ease the strain of daily life.
Examples of fundable projects:

• Job retraining programs
• Independent living skill development
• Special outings, camps and excursions
• Emergency shelter or rehabilitation facilities
• Community Betterment
• The Community Betterment priority focuses on public safety, and programs that enhance the habitability of our community for all citizens.
• Examples of fundable projects:
• Collaborative safety projects
• Sober grad night
• Specialized task forces
• Equipment
• Homeless service provision
• Programs that encourage community service
• Christian Spiritual Growth/Transformation
• The Hignell Companies Foundation is interested in investing in the personal and spiritual development of individuals served by nonprofits in the community.
• Examples of fundable projects:
• Mission Trips
• Conference fees
• Counseling fees
• Books or other materials
• Retreat fees
• Group training or special speakers

Eligibility

Grant request meets one of the funding priorities
Educational institutions (best term to be determined)Individuals may apply for industry related educational scholarships (with Hignell employee
recommendation) Your organization needs to be located in or serve in Butte, Tehama or Shasta Counties.