Delano Area Community Foundation Grant

The Delano Area Community Foundation Grant aims to strengthen communities through local philanthropy. Established in 2014, it focuses on creating a sustainable funding source for community needs. The foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government units, and public schools in the Delano area to apply for grants that enhance education, promote development, and enrich cultural activities. With over $10,000 awarded since its inception, it fosters community engagement and supports impactful projects.

The Delano Area Community Foundation is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation led by an advisory board of local volunteers who have made a commitment to strengthen our communities. Revitalized in 2014, our goal is to build a constant source of capital and income to meet the needs and interests of the Delano area far into the future.
Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities serving thousands of people who share a common interest – improving the quality of life in their area. As your community’s foundation, we provide the leadership to help people give back to the Delano area with measured impact and great meaning.
Our partnership with the Initiative Foundation combines local knowledge and leadership with professional expertise and guidance to identify community needs, serve donors, and manage our investments.
Our endowment fund is a charitable investment account in which the principal contributions are never spent; only the earnings provide a flexible, dependable funding stream to support important projects.
Improving the Quality of Life
Building stronger communities doesn’t just happen. It requires the efforts of many – each bringing their own unique talents, insights, strengths, abilities, and willingness to make a difference. Helping people to do the most good in our community is what we strive to do through our grant awards.
Each year, we invite organizations to apply for funding through our grant process. Since inception, we have awarded over $10,000 in grants to area organizations.
Emphasis
Improve the quality and scope of educational programming to residentsPromote community development and appearanceEnrich the artistic and cultural climateIncrease and diversify recreational activities

Eligibility

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, unit of government, or public school district.
Serve the people who live and/or work in the Delano area community
Have a project that fits within our funding priorities.