Hansen Community Grant Fund - Graham County

Overview

Grantmaking Criteria

Grants can address:

* Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and the creation of a capable workforce.

* Health Care: Ensures access to quality health care services and promotes healthy life practices.
* Community Social Services & Security: Enhance access to social services needed for individuals of special needs and supports systems to provide community disaster relief and general community emergencies.
* Conservation & Environment: Support efforts to improve and maintain high air and water quality, appreciation for our natural environment and enhances economic and social benefits of outdoor resources.
* Arts & Culture: Provide cultural and artistic opportunities to enhance the quality of life for local residents and to encourage tourism and the exchange of ideas.
* Community Beautification: Support efforts to improve and maintain public spaces to enhance community pride and encourage socialization among residents

There is no maximum on grant requests, however, if the request is for significant dollars (more than $10,000), covers multiple counties within the service area, is a multi-year request, or for a project that was previously funded directly by the Hansen Foundation, it is suggested the applicant apply directly to the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Grants are made to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and Educational, Governmental, and Religious Institutions.

Ineligibility

* Grants are not made to individuals or businesses.
* Grants shall not be used to reduce or replace regular budgetary needs for programs or projects that are tax-supported.
* Grants are not awarded for endowment or general operating expenses.
* Grants are not to be used for “Match Day” programs.