Public Safety Organizations Grants

The Public Safety Organizations Grants aim to enhance the grantwriting capabilities of public safety organizations, allowing them to apply for funding opportunities effectively. Eligible entities include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public school systems, and local government units serving Polk County. The grants facilitate access to conferences and resources that improve knowledge and expertise necessary for securing non-local grants, ensuring that these organizations remain competitive and well-informed in their funding pursuits.

Grants are awarded to enable public safety organizations to develop expertise in grantwriting. Grants may be requested for grantwriting conferences, subscriptions and other outlets which provide information regarding available grants. The Foundation shall consider all proposals which help the organization develop the knowledge or expertise necessary to receive non-local grants. Public safety organizations have this special grant program and are ineligible for other grants.

Eligibility

Which organizations are eligible for grants?501(c)(3) nonprofits, public school systems, s and units of government that serve the citizens of the community centered in Polk County.
Regional organizations that serve our community but are based outside of Polk County, NC or Landrum, SC should contact the Foundation for guidance about eligibility.

Ineligibility

Grants may not fund fundraising projects, events, or solicitations of any kind.
The Foundation prohibits funding of political parties, candidates, and lobbying efforts.
Grants may not fund expenses already incurred. In emergency situations requiring critical work to be completed before the completion of a grant cycle, organizations may be eligible to apply for "emergency reimbursement grants."
Grants may not fund scholarships or monetary awards to be given by your organization.