Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Grant Application
The purpose of the BSCAF is to educate, guide, and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in cultural arts in Shenandoah County. Grants from this fund are NOT limited to groups with an arts-focused mission but can be used by any nonprofit organization to support arts-related activities. An online application can be found in the Foundation’s online grant portal beginning on December 2. The application due date is February 16. For more information about the grant and application process, click here.
Community Grant Application
If your nonprofit organization meets the eligibility requirements for the annual Community Grants cycle (see Grant Making Overview), you may complete a grant application through the Foundation’s online grant portal beginning on June 1. The application due date is July 15.
The application will require:
- a description of your organization’s project for which you seek funding,
- the community need that it expects to meet (see list of need priorities by clicking HERE) and demographic group it will serve,
- a copy of the IRS letter of determination identifying your organization as a 501(c)(3) charity or your official affiliation with such a charity,
- a budget for the project and financial statements for your organization.
Agencies may collaborate on a project, but please send only one request per agency.
Grant minimum is $250. Grant maximum is $10,000. Please apply only for what you really need to accomplish your project goals. Especially in these challenging economic times, we want to help as many organizations as possible with our limited funds.
Questions? Call (540) 465-1444.