Donor Advised Funds: Town of Winter Park Grant

The Donor Advised Funds grant from the Town of Winter Park aims to enhance the quality of life in Grand County by supporting non-profit organizations. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt entities under the IRS code and other groups demonstrating need. The grant will not fund political campaigns or projects completed prior to the award. Collaborative requests are encouraged, and applicants must submit progress reports to qualify for funding. Decisions will be made by the end of the year.

The Town of Winter Park (ToWP) appreciates all grant requests for the current year cycle. All applications will be reviewed; however, please keep in mind that funds are limited. Please read the requirements carefully to ensure that your application is in compliance and complete. Be specific and concise in your answers.
Info & Guidelines
The ToWP will make funding decisions at their November/December Board meeting and all applicants will be notified of funding decisions by the end of the year. Please realize that it takes several days to reach all agencies.
The ToWP supports organizations that enhance the quality of life in Grand County. This includes groups that provide programs or services in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, environment, education and amateur sports.The ToWP will fund specific projects and programs that have measurable results (evidence of product, change in number of, etc.). Operational funding requests will be considered; however, the TOWP are not in the practice of providing sustaining funds (multiple year commitments) to organizations.
The ToWP appreciates and encourage collaborative agency grant requests.
Organizations receiving funding in the past must have current progress and/or Final Reports on file in order to be eligible for funding during this cycle. Reports should include photos or digital pictures of projects. Please submit Final Reports as separate documentation. Current year’s Final Reports are due on or before August 31st for the following year’s cycle.
If an organization receives duplicate funding for a request, the ToWP funds must be returned.The ToWP makes grant decisions once during the year. Distribution of funds will be made to the recipients as the funds are needed.

Eligibility

Applicants for funding should be tax exempt under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(i.V.I.) of the Internal Revenue Code. Other not-for-profit entities or groups demonstrating a need will also be considered.

Ineligibility

The ToWP will not participate in any political campaign on behalf of any issues or candidates. Requests not following the Application Guidelines will not be considered for funding.Request for programs or projects already completed will not be considered for funding. The ToWP will not fund items purchased before the grant is awarded.