Foundation for the Future Announces Grant Opportunities

The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County will be accepting grant applications beginning next month.

There will be two opportunities in the grant application this year – the annual opportunity for up to $7,500 and a new opportunity for a $20,000 grant in honor of the Foundation’s 20th anniversary. Organizations with an innovative project or program that will impact all of Delaware County will have the option to apply for the anniversary grant.

The Foundation prioritizes projects and programs focusing on new, innovative ideas. They welcome proposals for projects that benefit a broad spectrum of the community or a chronically underserved segment of the population in the areas of health and human services; education; neighborhoods and community development; environment; children, youth and families; and arts and culture, including historic preservation.

Non-profits in Delaware County can apply for grants for projects or programs that:

• Address significant community issues.
• Present innovative, creative and practical proposals that build on community strengths.
• Present clear work plans that show the ability to achieve the project’s goal.
• Focus on strategic innovations that encourage cooperation, create efficiencies and reduce duplication of services.
• Develop the leadership potential of the community.
• Involve the people served in the planning and implementation of the program.
• Demonstrate quality, vision, effectiveness, collaboration and good management.
• Provide a plan for sustainability beyond the funding period.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental bodies. Other non-profits with charitable projects may also qualify, but they must partner with a qualified non-profit or governmental body that will serve as a sponsor.

Applications for the Foundation for the Future grants are available online at dbqfoundation.org/FFDC. The applications are due March 12th.

For more information, contact Amanda Diers by calling 563-880-3816, via email at ffdc@dbqfoundation.org, or visit dbqfoundation.org/FFDC.