FPBF: Grants for the Common Good (Fall Cycle)

The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation offers the Grants for the Common Good in Fall to support organizations in Georgetown County, SC. Grants of up to $15,000 can fund general operations or special projects addressing poverty, basic human needs, economic vitality, and environmental preservation. Eligible entities include IRS-certified 501(c)(3) charities and government bodies, with a limit of one grant per year. Applications must demonstrate impactful use of funds within a nine-month term.

The Bunnelle Foundation offers Grants for the Common Good in two cycles every year, Spring & Fall. This is a competitive program for organizations working in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Requests may be made for up to $15,000. Funding is available for general operating or special project support.
General Operating support is funding directed to an organization’s operations rather than to particular projects.Special Projects launch new programs, or help secure support from other funders.
Addressing the Root Causes of Poverty
circumstances or inequities such as low literacy, teen pregnancy, inadequate parenting, or catastrophic life events;
Meeting Basic Human Needs
subsistence needs such as food, clean water and sanitation, shelter, health care, safety, and clothing;
Promoting Economic Vitality
promoting stable families, workforce development, and community wealth-building;
Preserving the Environment
the protection, preservation, management or restoration of natural resources.

Eligibility

IRS tax status must be one of the following: IRS certified 501(c)(3) public charity, house of worship, government entity, or fiscal sponsor.Organizations may receive no more than one Grant for the Common Good per 12-month period.Funding should be spent and a final report submitted 9 months after the Foundation’s check is received.Grant term is 9 months.