What are the grant qualifications?

Grants will be considered for both projects and operating funds. Requests must directly benefit the Stanwood-Camano community, be realistic and attainable, have experienced project staff and/or volunteers in place, and be centered around charitable activities consistent with SCAF's vision and mission. Funds may not be used for lobbying, influencing elections, re-granting to individuals, or for any purpose other than charitable purposes.

What is required for reporting?

SCAF requires a final report within one month of the project's completion date, or one year from receipt of the funds, whichever comes first. The final report consists of a one-page narrative report on activities and impacts, and if applicable, photos that demonstrate the impact of the project. Failure to submit the final report will result in the organization's ineligibility for SCAF grants in the future.

The Floyd & Delores Jones Endowed Fund Grant

Q: What is the grant timeline?

May 15: Grant Cycle Opens. June 15: Applications due to SCAF. August 15: Grant Notifications Made.

Q: Who is eligible to apply?

Nonprofits and public agencies such as schools, libraries, parks, fire and police departments with an unfunded project that directly benefits the Stanwood-Camano community may apply.

The Floyd & Delores Jones Endowed Fund Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies with projects that directly benefit the Stanwood-Camano community. Grants are available for new initiatives, operating funds for start-ups, or community-focused projects that align with SCAF’s mission.

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Timeline

May 15

Grant Cycle Opens

June 15

Applications due to SCAF

August 15

Grant Notifications Made

Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofits

Any active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a project in need of funding that directly benefits the community is eligible to apply.

501(c)(6), 501(c)(8), and 501(c)(19) organizations are also eligible to apply, but will be subject to additional expenditure responsibility participation requirements (download participation requirements here).

Public Agencies

Public agencies such as schools, libraries, parks, fire and police departments with an unfunded project that directly benefits the Stanwood-Camano community may apply.

Available Funds

Grant requests up to $10,000 will be considered.

Grant Qualifications

Grants will be considered for both projects and operating funds. Requests must meet the following criteria to be considered:

They must directly benefit the Stanwood-Camano community (defined by the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District).
They must be realistic and attainable.
They must have experienced project staff and/or volunteers in place who can successfully implement the project, and a track record of strong operational management.
They must be centered around charitable activities that are consistent with SCAF's vision and mission. Funds may not be used for lobbying, influencing elections, re-granting to individuals, or for any purpose other than charitable purposes.

Note: Operating fund grants are available only to 501(c)(3) nonprofits physically located in the Stanwood-Camano area. These are most often awarded to new or start-up organizations rather than established nonprofits.

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Application Process

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STEP 1

Submit an Application

The application will request the following:

Contact Information
Organization Name
Total Project Cost
EIN
Project Name
Year Incorporated
Mission Statement
Annual Operating Budget

Grant Amount Requested
Description of Project
Specific Needs Met by Project
Primary Demographic Served by Project
Total Geographic Area Served by Project
Key Staff & Volunteers Responsible for Implementation
Project Budget

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STEP 2

Reporting Your Project

SCAF requires a final report within one month of the project's completion date, or one year from receipt of the funds, whichever comes first. The final report consists of: