The Riley Foundation Grants

Grants for charitable purposes and financial resources and assistance for community-wide projects and programs involving healthcare, education, and the betterment of cultural, environmental, and economic conditions for the people of Meridian and Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as "not a private foundation" (that is, a public charity) as defined under Section 509(a), or must be a governmental agency.; Applicants may not be "supporting organizations" described in Section 509(a)(3).; Organizations must be located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, and provide services for the citizens of Lauderdale County, Mississippi.; The organization must be compliant with the IRS and The Charities Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.; The first step is a brief letter of inquiry that includes a brief description of the project, the project budget, and the amount requested.; The Foundation does not support individuals or their projects, private foundations, advertising, sponsorships, or political activities.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support recurring expenses for operations, programs, or salaries.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support social or fundraising events.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support hospitals or nursing homes.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support religious organizations for religious purposes.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support daycare centers.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support endowments.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support biomedical or clinical research.; The Foundation does not ordinarily support organizations whose principal impact is outside of Lauderdale County, Mississippi.; It is preferred that the organization commit funds for the requested project in addition to seeking funds from other sources.; Applicants may be asked to complete a grant application after the letter of inquiry has been considered.. Geography served: Lauderdale County, Mississippi; Meridian, Mississippi. Published application deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed at quarterly meetings in January, April, July and October and are due as follows: Deadline* Board Meeting November 15 January February 15 April May 15 July August 15 October *Application due the following Monday if the 15th is on a weekend.. How to apply: Email letter to: jan@rileyfoundation.org.