Perry County CF: Community Good Grants Program

The Perry County CF: Community Good Grants Program, administered by the Community Foundation Alliance, Inc., supports local nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. This program seeks to enhance community well-being through funding in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development. Organizations eligible for funding include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and projects that address community needs. By fostering diverse initiatives, the program aims to strengthen Perry County's cultural and civic landscape.

NOTE: For requests of $10,000 or more, please contact the Community Foundation before beginning your application.
Distributing charitable funds is a vital part of our mission. Through the charitable funds established by our donors, the Foundation awards grants to numerous organizations throughout Perry County in the broad areas of Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, the Environment, Activities that Benefit Animals, Health, Human Services, Recreation, and Youth Development.
Arts and Culture
Activities that strengthen the stability of arts organizations, make the arts accessible to low-income populations, enhance the understanding of all types of arts and humanities, and promote the appreciation or understanding of historical events.
Community Development
Activities that foster civil rights, our society, advocacy, community improvement, capacity building, philanthropy, volunteerism, grantmaking, strong neighborhoods; that improve the effectiveness of government, public administration and public officials; that assess community needs; and that support the programs of leadership organizations.
Education
Activities that improve the educational attainment of children and adults, both in and out of the classroom; that support formally constituted educational institutions and organizations or entities that administer or support these institutions; that support libraries and organizations whose primary purpose is to provide opportunities for supplementing and continuing education outside the framework of formal education institutions; and that support organizations which provide education-related services to students and schools.
Health
Activities that improve and promote health outcomes; general and rehabilitative health services; mental health; crisis intervention; associations or services associated with specific diseases, disorders, and medical disciplines; and medical research.
Human Services
Activities that maximize the functioning of special needs populations in mainstream society; that protect the public (crime and delinquency prevention, legal administration, legal services); that promote and support employment and jobs, food and nutrition, agriculture, housing and shelter, public safety, and disaster preparedness and relief; and that support child daycare programs, the United Way, YMCA, YWCA, firefighting activities, and programs of community centers.
Other Civic Endeavors:

• Environment, Activities that Benefit Animals

Activities that foster pollution control and abatement, protection and conservation of natural resources, botanic and horticulture, environmental beautification, preservation of open spaces, environmental education and outdoor survival, protection and welfare of animals, humane societies, wildlife preservation and protection, veterinary services, zoos and aquariums, and specialty animal services.
Recreation
Improving and promoting recreational and leisure activities, parks, and community sporting events and activities.
Youth Development
Activities that strengthen the family unit, help children grow and develop, foster youth sports and athletics, that support the Future Farmers of America or other youth development programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and scouting.

Eligibility

The Community Foundation welcomes funding requests from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving the county. Funding requests from nonprofit organizations not classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity may be considered provided the project is charitable and supports a community need. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor.Applications submitted by school personnel should be for projects that serve a broad student population. School administrators and teachers planning to apply for a grant must contact the Community Foundation prior to beginning the application process

Ineligibility

Program Areas NOT Considered for FundingReligious organizations for religious purposesPolitical parties or campaignsEndowment creation or debt reduction
Annual appeals or membership contributions
Travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or classes