Blackford County Community Foundation Grant Program

Evaluation Criteria for Funding Applications:

• The significance of the issue addressed and the effectiveness of the proposed solution to resolve the issue.
• The level of benefit the project is expected to bring to the broader community.
• The ability of the applying organization and its staff to deliver the anticipated outcomes successfully.
• The relevance and timing of the proposed action.
• Proof of collaboration and partnership with other entities at the time of submitting the application.
• The likelihood of obtaining continued support from other sources in the future.
• The scarcity of alternative financial backing from different organizations at the time of application.