The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County is here to help our community’s charitable projects and programs contribute to the quality of life in our area.  One of the ways that is done is through grant making.  The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County currently has one granting cycle/s each year- The deadline for applications this grant cycle is October 16, 2006 by 2:30 pm.

The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County accepts grant applications from charitable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community- life learning, health & fitness, environmental quality, community development.

The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County will NOT fund ongoing project support and operation support, annual and capital campaigns, equipment (unless essential for the project), budget deficit, endowments, recurring funds, individuals, and religious purposes (this does not exclude grants to religious organizations for non-religious purposes).

Evaluation Criteria:

·          Benefit to residents of Mitchell County

·          Number of residents who will be affected

·          Limitation on use of funds for capital and program expenditures

·          Completeness of Application

·          Identification of needs and how funds will address needs

·          Collaborative relationships and matching funds (leverage)

  
GRANTSEEKERS

Organizations interested in applying for grants from the Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County are invited to download the following information: visit our website at www.mitchellcountyia.com for an official copy of the grant application or visit our office at 509 State St. Osage, IA  50461

GRANT RECIPIENTS

Organizations that receive grant awards from the Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County are required to provide receipted proof of purchase for grant including photographs of the completed project.