Grants

Step 1: Go to the new BCF grant portal:        Click here for grant portal

• Create a New Account

• You will need to enter your organization’s name and federal tax ID #

• Fill out the Letter of Intent (LOI) with information regarding your grant request

Step 2: Upon approval of the LOI, you will be notified to complete the grant application online.

Requests up to $2,000 – Deadline the 1^st of each month.  Notification within 45 days.

Requests over $2,000 – Deadlines are April 24 and September 25 @ 5 p.m. Notification in 4-6 weeks.

You will be asked to include:

• Description of the project and anticipated timeline
• Total cost of the project, amount requested from the Foundation
• Explanation of the desired outcomes, include data and description
• List of other community partners involved in the project
• A Letter for permission to request the grant signed by the governing body of the organization (i.e., board, county council, superintendent, etc.)
• If a 501(c)3- A copy of IRS Determination Letter.

Step 3: You may be asked to submit additional information or host a site visit.

Step 4: If approved, recipients are required to submit a final report within 30 days of the conclusion of the project.