Merrill Community Foundation Grants

Overview

_NOTE: Grant seekers are encouraged to discuss their ideas with a Foundation board member regarding their project ideas before submitting an electronic application._

Merrill Community Foundation Grants

The Merrill Area Community Foundation meets quarterly to conduct business and review grant proposals from nonprofit organizations wishing to join in fulfilling its mission of “Investing in Merrill’s Well-Being and Prosperity.”

The Merrill Area Community Foundation represents a significant financial commitment by many individuals and businesses in the Merrill area towards the community’s enrichment so the Board is interested in reviewing a wide array of projects in areas as diverse as the arts, education, economic development, health, social services and the preservation of historical and cultural resources. All applications are evaluated with consideration to the policies, funding objectives, and mission of the Foundation.

The Merrill Community Foundation accepts grant applications from organizations within Merrill and its surrounding communities, working to enhance the lives of residents and visitors.

Eligibility

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

* We welcome grant applications from organized groups serving Merrill and surrounding areas, including:

* Registered nonprofit organizations; organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
* Local chapters of state or national organizations
* Educational, religious, and government organizations offering programs that serve the broader public.

* The Foundation's Advisory Board reviews the grant applications and considers projects meeting these criteria:

*  Aligns with the Foundation's charitable mission in areas such as human services, education, health and wellness, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, and community development.
* Shows clear alignment with the applying organization's mission and goals
* Demonstrates the organization's financial and leadership capability to complete/maintain the project
* Can be implemented within a two-year timeframe

Ineligibility

* Ineligible Projects

*  Indirect costs not essential to project implementation
* Debt elimination, refinancing, individual grants, or any type of loan
* Political campaign activities or organizations
* Exclusively religious or sectarian purposes