Lexington Community Foundation Grants

Grants to charitable projects that meet the needs of people living with disability in the Lexington area. Projects may promote health, social and economic inclusion, access to education, professional training, employment, sport, culture and leisure for individuals with disabilities. Grants of up to $1,000 are awarded annually. The number of grants depends on how many qualified applications are received. Eligible applicants: Applicant must be an organization directly involved in working with physically and mentally handicapped individuals.; Organizations run by parents of children with disabilities are supported by this fund and are encouraged to apply.; Projects must be charitable projects that answer the needs of persons living with disability in the Lexington area.; Grant funds are up to $1,000.; Proposals must include a completed application form (contact, project/program name, amount requested, brief description, total budget, start and end dates, signature).; Proposals must include a narrative of no more than one page covering: the purpose of the grant; how the program/project will positively affect youth with disabilities; and a timetable.; The Rickertsen family and the LCF Grants Committee review applications. Funding decisions are made within one month of receipt.. Geography served: Lexington area.