2011 Newton 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 for the next cycle are due in the Foundation office by noon, Central Time, on the due date for consideration. The Foundation will have two grant cycles in 2011, with applications due:

April 1 and October 1

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.

2011 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 the April Grant Cycle $11,579

Regular Grants:

Newton County Community Services, Council on Aging – Hire a firm to re-write employee handbook, by laws and constitution – $4,000

Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District – Funds to purchase Turning Point Technologies Receiver and 40 response cards – $2,329

Morocco Lions/Friends of the Sands – Plant and maintain a prairie park of native wildflowers with a mowed trail – $900

Newton County Step Ahead – To improve the health of children and their families through education – $4,000

Indian Trails Career Cooperative – Funds for W.O.W. (Wider Opportunities for Women) a workshop on nontraditional employment opportunities for women – $350

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.