The Putnam County Community Foundation Inc Grants

Meets one-time expense needs in Putnam County. Funded by PCCF's unrestricted funds. Covers requests of less than $5,000, and requests for emergencies or immediate needs get priority. Areas of interest: Animal Welfare, Economic Development, Health and Human Services, Arts and Culture, Education, Recreation, Civic and Community, Environment, Youth Leadership. Eligible applicants: Grant applications for requests less than $5,000 will be accepted from nonprofit organizations in Putnam County.; Organizations must be a tax-exempt organization in good standing whose purposes are described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.; Grant applications will also be accepted from governmental entities including public schools for charitable purposes.; Small grants will not sustain operating or programming costs from year-to-year; requests to cover a portion of a new, ongoing expense must explain the plan for future sustainability.; Organizations may be awarded one small grant per calendar year.; Organizations which have received prior small grants must have completed all reporting requirements to be eligible to submit a new request.; Requests must relate to at least one of the listed areas of interest.; Requests for emergencies or immediate needs will be given priority.; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Individuals; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Projects that do not serve Putnam County citizens; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Projects normally funded by units of government; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Religious activities or programs that appear to not serve the community at large; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Political organizations or campaigns; In general, grants will not be awarded for: National and state-wide fundraising projects; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Projects operated by for-profit companies; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Retroactive funding of program or project; In general, grants will not be awarded for: Projects to build or fund an endowment; Application requires the IRS Letter of Determination, a proposal-specific budget and the most recent balance sheet.; Grantees must sign a grant agreement before funds are issued, spend the funds within 12 months of the award date, submit an evaluation report, work with PCCF on photos and impact stories, and attend the annual Grants Reception each fall.. Geography served: Putnam County.