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Grantmaking
Overview Eligibility The Women's Fund of Gibson County welcomes grant applications from non-profit organizations that are tax-exempt under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and from governmental agencies serving Gibson County women of all ages. Applications from other non-profit organizations to carry out charitable projects or activities that address issues facing women and girls in Gibson County may be accepted. In some cases, organizations without the 501(c)(3) designation may be required to obtain a fiscal sponsor. Grant Program Orientation Meeting In lieu of a group orientation session, prospective grant applicants are invited to schedule a meeting with the Foundation's director, Tami Muckerheide, to receive an overview of the funding opportunity and to ask specific questions. Contact Tami at 812.386.8082 or tami@gibsoncountyfoundation.org to schedule an orientation meeting. Fiscal Sponsors Applications submitted by an entity under the auspices of another agency (designated as a 501(c)(3) public charity) must include a written statement signed by the agency's board president on behalf of the board of directors agreeing to act as the entity's fiscal sponsor, to receive grant monies if awarded, and to oversee the proposed project. Project Areas Supported by the Women's Fund The Women's Fund of Gibson County is used to make yearly grants to support a variety of projects or programs serving women of all ages in Gibson County, such as programs that prevent domestic violence, secure family-supporting jobs, promote health and education, and develop confidence. Deliberation The Women's Fund Advisory Board will review grant applications, and eligible applicants will be invited to give an oral presentation of their projects at the Women's Fund annual meeting in September. Fund members will conduct a vote at the conclusion of the presentations and the organization's project receiving the majority of votes will be awarded the grant. No lobbying or soliciting of advisory board members or fund members will be permitted. Reporting Procedures If the funding request is approved, the organization is required to submit a six-month progress report and a final report at project completion. Appropriate forms will be provided. Grant Application Form The Grant Application Form is designed to be completed on-screen and then submitted online. The form cannot be saved for retrieval at a later time, so you should not begin entering data until you can devote sufficient time to completing the entire form in one sitting. The form is provided below: Grant Application Form Deadline and Submission Instructions The grant application must be electronically submitted to the Gibson County Community Foundation no later than August 1, 2011. Upon submission, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your funding request. Included in this confirmation email will be a recap of the information you provided in your grant application form. Please retain a copy of the email for your records. |
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 Gibson County Community Foundation109 N. Hart Street • PO Box 180 • Princeton, Indiana 47670 Phone: 812.386.8082 |
Funding requests are accepted once each year according to our grant cycle. Application requirements may change from year to year; therefore, grantseekers are advised to revisit this page prior to beginning the grant application process. Grants are normally given as one-time support of a project but may be considered for additional support for expansions or outgrowths of an initial project. 