Galena Foundation Matching Grant

The Galena Foundation Matching Grant offers financial support to not-for-profit organizations that align with its mission to preserve and enhance Galena's heritage and culture. Established in 1980, the Foundation provides matching grants up to $25,000 to IRS-approved tax-exempt entities. Eligible applicants must match the grant amount dollar-for-dollar, ensuring sustainable funding for community projects. This grant program plays a vital role in fostering local initiatives that nurture Galena's quality of life.

NOTE: Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round.
Galena Foundation Grant
The Galena Foundation grants funds to not-for-profit organizations whose efforts align with the mission of the Foundation.
The Galena Foundation's nine member Board of Directors is guided by The Foundation's mission to initiate and/or provide financial support for community projects which preserve, enhance or nurture Galena's heritage, culture and quality of life.
Funding
The matching grant program's purpose is to further the mission statement of The Galena Foundation.
Grant amount shall not exceed $25,000.

Eligibility

Not-for-profit organizations and state/local governmental agencies are eligible to apply for grants.Applicant must be an IRS-approved tax-exempt non-profit as described in the Internal Revenue Code 50l(c)(3) or equivalent tax-exempt status.Organizations are not allowed to ''share" or "borrow" a 501(c)(3) status with another organization.The name on the application must match the name on the IRS-issued letter.Grants are not awarded to individuals.Applicants must be capable of matching the grant amount dollar-for-dollar.The match source may be from organization funds, another grant, corporate funding, loans and/or donations.

Ineligibility

Organizations are not allowed to ''share" or "borrow" a 501(c)(3) status with another organization.Grants are not awarded to individuals.