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Grants to Organizations is a grant from the Nord Family Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working in arts and culture, civic affairs, education, and health and social services, with a primary focus on Lorain County, Ohio. Most grants support program-related activities, with limited capital grants available when projects serve under-resourced populations or leverage significant additional community funding.
The foundation has a particular interest in projects that address root causes of social problems. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits primarily serving Lorain County, Ohio, with selective grants also available to organizations in Boston, MA; Columbia, SC; Cuyahoga County, OH; Denver, CO; and Penn Yan, NY. Award amounts vary; the foundation does not fund academic research, debt reduction, event sponsorships, or individuals.
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Guidelines & Eligibility | The Nord Family Foundation The Nord Family Foundation grants to non-profit organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to selected public sector activities. The majority of grants are made to organizations in Lorain County or to organizations doing work that have direct outreach to or impact in Lorain County.
Grants are also made on a selective basis to organizations in areas where voting members of the Foundation reside. These currently include Boston, MA; Columbia, SC; Cuyahoga County, OH; Denver, CO; and Penn Yan, NY. Foundation Areas of Interest The Nord Family Foundation grants to non-profit organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to selected public sector activities.
Grants are awarded in the fields of Arts and Culture, Civic Affairs, Education and Health and Social Services. Most grants are made for program related activities, with some grants to support capital improvements and capital campaigns when special criteria are met. Projects that are directed at the root causes of social problems are of special interest.
In general, the Foundation does NOT award grants in support of Academic research projects Grants are occasionally made for capital purposes when specific criteria are met: The organization requesting support clearly serves a under-resourced population. In instances where the Foundation’s support is likely to leverage much greater giving from other community sources such as government, corporations, individuals and other foundations.
Where it is clear that an effective local campaign, involving extensive citizen participation and grassroots leadership has been or will be mounted. Note: Program grants, which include requests for capital items such as furniture, computers, video recorders, etc., are not included within this general policy.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County, OH (and select other geographies) through arts & culture, civic affairs, education, and health & social services. Does not fund debt reduction, academic research, event sponsorships, or individuals. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.