Madison County Community Foundation: Engage Grants

The Madison County Community Foundation (MCCF) offers Engage Grants to enhance community well-being through funding for first-time grantees. The foundation focuses on attracting charitable gifts, making grants in various sectors, and promoting effective community leadership. Eligible applicants include 501c3 nonprofit organizations that have not previously received funding from MCCF and are not seeking sponsorship for events. This initiative aims to foster positive change and support innovative projects within Madison County.

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
Engage Grants offer funding for first-time grantees and organizations with projects that positively impact our community’s well-being.

Eligibility

501c3 nonprofit organizationYou have never received grant funding from MCCFYou are not requesting funds for an event sponsorshipClear MissionEffective Operations