SCF: General Fund Grant

SCF: General Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Scott Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 07, 2025

Summary

The Scott Community Foundation's General Fund Grant aims to support charitable initiatives that align with its mission of enhancing community welfare in Scott County. The foundation focuses on assisting organizations in achieving their philanthropic goals while promoting inclusive participation in local growth. Eligible recipients include 501(c)3 organizations and governmental agencies. This grant does not fund capital campaigns, endowment programs, or political projects, ensuring resources are directed toward impactful community services.

Overview

Mission The Scott Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving local wealth so the communities in and around Scott County will forever remain attractive places to live, work, and raise a family. We accomplish our mission by: Assisting individuals, businesses, and community organizations in achieving their own charitable goals;Creating opportunities for individual and collective charitable giving so that every resident, regardless of social or economic circumstance, can participate in the growth of their community;An understanding of the ever-changing payment / reimbursement landscapeAttracting, building, and managing permanent endowment funds in a prudent and principled manner;Investing time and money into projects that address the current and future needs of area residents;And by increasing awareness and public engagement on important issues and projects. General Fund Grant Grant funds must be for charitable or philanthropic purposes that agree with the Foundation’s mission. For more information review the General Grant Application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant funds must be for charitable or philanthropic purposes that agree with the Foundation’s mission Recipients must be a 501(c)3 organization or a governmental agency Projects must be located within Scott County or the surrounding area, or must primarily benefit Scott County

Ineligibility

Capital campaigns, endowment programs, and political projects are not eligible for funding Grant funds may not be used to eliminate operating deficits or to retire debt Organizations that practice discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin are not eligible for funding.