Change Ripley County Grant

From Ripley County Community Foundation

The Ripley County Community Foundation aims to serve the community by providing grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit Ripley County. They focus on adapting to community needs, supporting change-oriented projects, ensuring the most benefit per dollar granted, utilizing matching grants, and valuing organizational strength and community support.

Type of Support

Overview

The Change Ripley County Grant, an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation and established by Ripley Youth Outreach, is designed to empower local youth, ages 13 to 23, by providing a platform for them to be heard, boost their confidence in initiating community changes, and offer resources to implement those changes. The grant promotes partnerships between youth and local nonprofit organizations to foster positive changes in Ripley County. This biannual grant is offered in amounts of up to $10,000.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IN (Ripley County)
Organization Type
Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Governmental entities
Educational entities
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor that qualifies under IRS 501(c) or Section 509(a)
Other
  • Operating in Ripley County
  • Grant application falls within the Community Foundation’s four service areas: Arts & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Health, & Well-Being, Environment & Natural Resources
  • Must have responsible fiscal sponsors and adequate accounting procedures
  • Cannot have an outstanding or delinquent Grant Report
  • Organizations who have been awarded prior grants must be in compliance with reporting requirements and in good standing
  • Previous awarded grants must be spent and accounted for before applying for another grant

Ineligibility

Individuals
Groups seeking to defray travel or lodging expenses for seminars or trips
Programs exclusively for endowment purposes
Programs completed and funded prior to the foundation’s grant decision date
Repayment of acquisition costs for equipment already purchased
Acquisition of weapons, firearms, or destructive devices
Sectarian religious purposes (exceptions for general community programs or to preserve historical sites)
Purchase of property or buildings
Attempts to influence legislation or intervene in any political campaign.
up to 10k

Submission

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