Spirited Neighbor Fund Community Grant

The Spirited Neighbor Fund Community Grant, offered by Heaven Hill Brands, aims to enhance community welfare in the California neighborhood of Louisville. With a commitment of $800,000 over five years, the fund supports local non-profits through grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) non-profits and churches. The initiative promotes collaboration, volunteerism, and sustainable community development, fostering unity and resilience for future generations.

Your Spirited Neighbor
We are committed to continued improvements to our processes and environmental impact, as well as investing in local organizations that work to improve the lives of area residents.
From Louisville to Bardstown, and beyond, Heaven Hill supports a broad range of non-profit organizations and initiatives, both locally and on a larger scale globally. From financial support to hands-on Volunteerism, Heaven Hill is providing critical resources for those in need. Today, our Spirited Neighbor Fund along with its companion grant program, uplifts spirits, enriches lives, and fosters unity in the vibrant communities where we work, live, and engage, to help build an enduring legacy of support, compassion, and responsible leadership. As part of the Heaven Hill Brands Spirited Neighbor Initiative, we have committed $800,000 over the first five years in the California neighborhood where we operate our Bernheim Distillery, and more broadly in the communities that residually impact the California community. Our Spirited Neighbor Community Grant Program provides grants to organizations helping our communities transform and thrive.
What the Spirited Neighbor Fund Provides
InvestmentThe Spirited Neighbor Fund has invested in five long-term community partners. These partners are leading initiatives to support education, mental health, and economic development.
The Spirited Neighbor Community Grant awards approximately $50,000 each year through grants of $500 to $5,000. Grants are for specific projects led by local non-profit organizations that make up the fabric of the West End community to support a sustainable, thriving California neighborhood now and for future generations. Applications are welcome from organizations that serve the California neighborhood.
We also consider requests for sponsorship of events serving the California Community.Learning TogetherThe Spirited Neighbor Fund offers potential applicants the opportunity to learn about the Community Grant process and how to create a strong application before applying for the Spirited Neighbor Community Grant. In the future, we may offer peer-learning and networking opportunities to grant recipients to learn from each other as we strengthen collaboration and unity.Volunteer SupportHeaven Hill employees are proud to serve our shared community through volunteer hours. Organizations serving the California Neighborhood may request volunteer support as part of their Spirited Neighbor Community Grant application.

Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply.
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Churches that meet the requirements of 501(c)(3) tax exemptionOrganizations may submit multiple applications for a Spirited Neighbor Community Grant per application cycle. Please submit a separate application for each project you’d like us to consider for funding.

Ineligibility

The following are not eligible to apply:

• Individuals;
• Applications through a fiscal sponsor/agent (an organization must apply directly on its behalf and cannot act as a pass-through entity);
• For-profit entities;
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or disability;
• Religious organizations seeking support for programs to which access is restricted by religious affiliation or programs that promote a particular creed;

Organizations whose primary purpose is to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation or political campaigns.Organizations with their IRS status revoked or not in good standing with the Secretary of State are not eligible to apply for a grant. Tax-exempt status must be current at the time of application. Late or incomplete applications are ineligible and will not be considered for funding.The activities and costs listed below are not allowable and should not be included as part of your project or budget.General operating support.Direct grants to individuals.Commercial (for-profit) enterprises or activities, including concessions, food, T-shirts, artwork, or other items for resale. This includes online or virtual sales/shops.Lobbying, including activities intended to influence the outcome of elections or influence government officials regarding pending legislation, either directly or through specific lobbying appeals to the public.Voter registration drives and related activities.Subgranting or regranting.Cash reserves and endowments.Costs for the creation of new organizations.Gifts and prizes, including cash prizes as well as other items (e.g., electronic devices, gift certificates) with monetary value.Contributions and donations to other entities.Fines and penalties, bad debt costs, deficit reduction.Marketing expenses that are not directly related to the project.Rental costs for home office workspace owned by individuals or entities affiliated with the applicant organization.Costs incurred before the beginning or after the completion of the official period of performance.Research involving human subjects.