Jennings County Community Foundation Inc Grants

Grants to organizations for community projects/programs that address community needs in Jennings County. Applicants state the amount requested and the total project cost; the page gives no award range. Eligible applicants: Applicants must provide a copy of their 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter, or describe their status if they use a fiscal agent/fiscal sponsor or are something other than a 501(c)(3).; Answer the application questions in no more than five pages, single-spaced, in 12-point font, in the order listed, restating each question.; Include a list of current members and officers of the governing board.; Include a copy of the annual operating budget.; Include a copy of the most recent Annual Report.; Include a copy of the most recent financial audit.; Include a copy of the most recent year-end financial statement.; Include a project budget showing all expenses (description and amount) and funding (source and amount); attach any documentation relevant to the budget.; Provide a letter of support from any partnering organizations.; Identify at least 2-3 measurable outcomes and explain how data will be collected and reported.; If the project is ongoing, explain the sustainability plan and how it will be funded after grant funds run out.; List the names and amounts of other sources contributing 10% or more of the total budget in the past 2 years, and the percentage of the board that gave financially in the last 12 months.; The Executive Director/CEO and a Chair or Officer must sign the application, and the Board Chair/President must endorse the submission.; Applicant must certify that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender preference, sexuality, age, or disability in its policies, practices, programs, services, or standards for participation, except where a program lawfully serves a limited segment of the population.; If awarded, the grantee board agrees to oversee the project, use funds as stipulated, return any unused funds, and submit a grant report at the end of the project or within a reasonable time after JCCF asks for one.; Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold JCCF harmless and to use granted funds in accordance with applicable laws.; If a deadline falls on a weekend, the application must be turned in before the 1st.. Geography served: Jennings County. Published application deadlines: The deadline for this grant cycle will be June 1 st and December 1 st..