Mini Grant Program

Mini Grant Program

Overview: One of the primary ways the Bean Foundation accomplishes its mission by strategically directing resources through their mini grant program.

Geographic Scope: Jefferson County and/or Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Award Amount: Up to $10,000

Deadline Schedule: Bi-annual deadlines on the first Friday of March and October

Selection Criteria

Projects must meet ALL of the following criteria:
• Alignment: Align with the Bean mission to improve the quality of life for children, families, and young adults
• Geographic Focus: Serve communities of Jefferson County and/or Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
• Community Support: Exhibit community support through partnerships and/or letters of support
• Financial Stewardship: Present evidence of strategic financial stewardship
• Program Status: Exist as a program or project of the applicant
• Tax-Exempt Status: Qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; able to provide proof of exemption
• Deadline Compliance: Grant application must be received by the deadline
• Request Amount: Grant request amount up to $10,000
• Reporting History: Grant reports have been completed for any previous Bean grant awards
• Guidelines Compliance: Request meets all other specified grant guidelines established by the Bean board

Eligibility

Who Can Apply: Any applicant requesting up to $10,000 and who meets the selection criteria outlined above

Award Timeline

• Award Notification: Grant award notices will be communicated to applicants within 90 days of deadline

Reporting Requirements

• Grant Reports: All grantees must submit a grant report within one year of receiving grant funds to remain eligible for consideration of future grant funding
• Minimum Reporting: A minimum of one annual report is required for all grants, for each grant cycle

Foundation Information

• Funder: AH Bean Foundation Inc
• Location: AL, US
• Mission: Improve the quality of life for children, families, and young adults in Jefferson County through grants of property and monetary support
• Note: The Bean Board reserves the right to alter the mini grant guidelines and process at any time without notice to participants