2008 Newton Community Foundation Grants

2008 Newton County Community Foundation Grants

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Responsible grantmaking carries out the charitable interests of the Foundation's donors and enables their giving to improve the quality of life in our Newton County community.

The Foundation has established an annual regular grant cycle from which the earnings from the unrestricted funds are made. Grant applications are due in the Foundation office by noon, Central Time, April 1 for consideration.

The Foundation has also established a Community Impact Grant cycle, for which an annual theme is announced. Community Impact Grant applications are due in the Foundation office by noon, Central Time, October 1 for consideration.

A group considering a grant request should contact the Foundation office with an inquiry regarding the project and the level of assistance that would be requested. This information enables the Foundation to determine whether or not a formal application is in order.

Grant applications are available in the Foundation office. For further assistance, please contact Linda Reiners, Executive Director of the Newton County Community Foundation, at 219-866-5899.

The Newton County Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from non-profit organizations whose programs benefit the residents of Newton County. Favored grant requests will generally reflect the following characteristics:

· Projects which propose practical solutions to community needs;

· Projects which promote cooperation among existing agencies without duplicating services;

· Projects that will become self-sustaining without requiring on-going Foundation funds;

· Grants are not normally made for budget deficits or sectarian religious activities.

2008 Newton County Community Foundation Grants

No restrictions are placed on gifts to these funds, allowing the Board of Directors to address community needs.

Total amount given for Spring Regular Grant Cycle $14,000

Total amount given for Fall Community Impact Grant Cycle $23,445 (The 2007 theme was Health & Wellness)

Regular Grants:

· Morocco Lions Club – funding for improvement of the Morocco Lions Club den and kitchen, purchase of stove and commercial coffee maker - $1,500

· Newton/Jasper Community Band – funds to help purchase a tuba that will enable our tuba section to function on a higher level - $3,000

· Newton County Adult Education – funds to enhance their delivery of computer-assisted training as well as computer-literacy training in order to keep up with the demand for a more skilled work force combining math and computer skills - $800

· North Newton Pop Warner, Inc. – funding to purchase tumbling mats and a way to store and transport them - $3,800

· Morocco Projects Unlimited – funding for Discover Science Summer Camp a hands-on, age appropriate science activities for children ages 4-12 - $2,600

· Child Protection Team/ Newton County Commissioners – funding for a program, "Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter", which trains facilitators to work with NC families involved in domestic disputes involving children – $1,550

· Community Support Fund – $750

Community Impact Grant: Health & Wellness Grants:

· Newton County Step Ahead – funds to improve the health of children and their families through education and the encouragement of healthy eating habits and physical activity – $14,000

· Healthy Families of Jasper and Newton Counties – funding to promote positive mental health by providing books to Healthy Families participants – $1,500

· KIRP-C Head Start – funds to purchase and install child seat restraint harnesses for all Newton County Head Start buses – $4,320

· Coalition for a Drug Free Newton County – funds to educate the schools and community with information and programs aimed at reducing substance abuse among adults and students; seek and provide programs for targeted audiences; and broaden our current network of partners working toward a reduction in the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Newton County – $3,625

How To Apply For A Grant

If your organization is interested in applying for a grant, contact the Foundation office at 219‑866‑5899 for an application and guidelines.