Madison County Community Foundation: Emergency Grants

Madison County Community Foundation: Emergency Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Madison County Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Madison County Community Foundation offers Emergency Grants to support nonprofits facing unexpected expenses that hinder their missions. These grants are available year-round, with applications submitted via email. Organizations can receive one emergency grant annually, and decisions are made within 14 days. The Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in Madison County by providing financial stewardship and community leadership, focusing on various sectors including arts, education, and health.

Overview

Note: 1) Emergency Grants applications are available year-round. 2) Emergency Grants applications are available by email request. 3) Decisions are made within 14 days. About MCCF Mission & Priorities Our goal at Madison County Community Foundation is one we share with the entire community: improving the quality of life in Madison County. Specifically, our mission states that the Foundation exists “to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Madison County by attracting charitable gifts, making philanthropic grants, providing financial stewardship and community leadership.” Attracting charitable gifts: chiefly in the form of endowments Making philanthropic grants: in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services, economic development, and civic affairs Providing responsible financial stewardship: as evidenced by adherence to the national standards established by the Council on Foundations Providing community leadership: serving as convener and catalyst; identifying needs and opportunities and shaping effective responses to them Emergency Grants The Emergency Grant Program is designed to support nonprofits with unexpected expenses that impact their ability to meet their mission. An Emergency Grant can help an organization manage an unbudgeted, unforeseen, and time-sensitive emergency. Organizations may only receive one emergency grant per calendar year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501c3 OrganizationClear Mission Effective Operations Proven Successes Strong Staff & Board Leadership Responsible Accounting & Fiscal Management