Grant Guidelines

The Rowan County Community Fund is administered by the Blue Grass Community Foundation, and is a permanently endowed charitable fund designed to support local causes and organizations. The fund seeks to make grants from the interest earned by the fund, reviewed and approved by the fund’s local advisory board. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $500-$4,000 dollars.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations, local governments, or educational units (or programs sponsored by one of these). Project proposals must serve residents of Rowan County, Kentucky, and should contribute to the improvement of the Morehead/Rowan County community.

Organizations may submit only one application per funding cycle. Fund grants do not provide continuing operational support for programs or organizations, or funding for components of projects that began before grants are awarded.

While the Fund remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following areas will generally not be considered:

·  General operating expenses

·  Endowment funds

·  Operational deficits

·  Individuals

·  Political purposes

·  Religious purposes

Grants approved by the Rowan County Community Fund are reported to the community through the annual reports and news releases. Grantees must credit the Rowan County Community Fund in news releases, brochures, and other printed material pertaining to their projects, and include the fund in lists of contributors to their organizations. Grant recipients are encouraged to make public announcements on their own, especially to support development of the fund.

To apply, visit please: https://www.bgcf.org/rowancounty and download application form. Submit completed application with attachments to: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Attn: Jane Higgins, 499 E. High Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Application must be postmarked no later than April 13, 2018.

Grant Application

Organization Name:

Mailing Address:

Phone: Fax:

Contact Person:

E-Mail Address:

Project Title:

Grant Amount Requested:

Mission of the Organization:

Project Start Date: Project End Date:

Please attach the following documentation:

·  Project Description

·  What are the expected outcomes of this project for the Morehead/Rowan County community, and how will you measure them? How many people do you estimate will benefit from this project?

·  Timeline for all activities scheduled to occur during the project period

·  Detailed project budget, including all expenses, in-kind contributions (if any), and income from the project (earned and/or contributed)

·  List of principal administrative staff, including titles

·  List of current Board of Directors

·  Financial statements for the last two completed years

Send complete application to Blue Grass Community Foundation, Attn: Jane Higgins, 499 E. High Street, #112, Lexington, KY 40507. Must be postmarked by April 13, 2018.