Hometown Partners Giving Circle Grant Program

Hometown Partners Giving Circle Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The Hometown Partners Giving Circle Grant Program aims to strengthen communities in Aurora, Marionville, and Verona by fully funding impactful projects. The program, managed by the Aurora Area Community Foundation, invites nonprofit organizations to submit proposals. Eligible applicants include IRS-approved entities that serve the local area and can attend a check presentation on May 17, 2025. Grant submissions are accepted from March 17 to April 11, 2025, fostering collaboration and community enhancement.

Overview

What We Do The CFO provides philanthropic leadership to build stronger communities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership. Aurora Area Community Foundation A trusted resource for philanthropy serving communities in Aurora and Lawrence County. Our Mission The mission of the Aurora Area Community Foundation is to establish endowments that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by reinvesting in the community. The foundation seeks to service the area by building charitable assets and meeting local needs through leadership and collaboration. Hometown Partners Giving Circle Grant Program FY25 Accepting Submissions from 03/17/2025 to 04/11/2025 The mission of Hometown Partners Giving Circle is to support efforts that foster a sense of community within and among the towns of Aurora, Marionville, and Verona, building one stronger, more extensive community in the process. Grant decisions for this program are made by members of the Hometown Partners, which falls under the Aurora Area Community Foundation. The Hometown Partners Giving Circle is excited to award one grant that addresses priority needs by fully funding a single project that impacts the Aurora, Marionville, and Verona area. Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) are eligible to apply.Applicants who serve Aurora, Marionville, and Verona area are encouraged to apply.Must be able to attend the check presentation on May 17, 2025, at 5pm at the Aurora Area Chamber of Commerce banquet.

Ineligibility

Grantees must not, in the use of CFO grant funds, discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.