Union County Foundation Grant Program

The Union County Foundation Grant Program supports non-profit organizations in Union County through quarterly grants. Applications are reviewed by the Distribution Committee, prioritizing projects that address community issues, enhance organizational efficiency, validate charitable impacts, foster collaboration, and boost the local economy. Eligible applicants include non-profit groups based in Union County, while grants typically exclude funding for buildings, unrestricted operating support, endowments, and individual benefits.

NOTE: The quarterly grant deadlines are the first business day of January, April, July, and October.
Union County Foundation Quarterly Grant Program
The Union County Foundation offers a Quarterly Grant Program to support non-profit groups and organizations in Union County. Each quarter, grant applications are reviewed by our Distribution Committee.
In general, the Foundation gives priority to applications that reflect one or more of the following characteristics:

• Develops or tests new solutions to community problems.
• Improves the quality of non-profit organizations by means of more efficient and effective operations.
• Validates the credibility of the organization's (or project's) community and/or charitable impact.
• Facilitates cooperation and collaboration among organizations.
• Strengthens the competitiveness of the region’s economy.
• Encourages volunteerism, and civic and community involvement.

Eligibility

Non-profit groups and organizations in Union County are eligible to apply for grant.

Ineligibility

Normally, grants will not be made for: Buildings or equipmentUnrestricted operating supportEndowmentsSectarian religious programsFundraising campaignsThe benefit of an IndividualConferences and annual meetingsProjects outside the Union County community