The Floyd & Delores Jones Endowed Fund Grant cycle will open May 15.
Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation’s Vision & Mission
Our vision is to help build a vibrant, caring, "hometown" community where people can be proud to live, work and play.
We will achieve our vision through facilitating projects and philanthropy that enhance our community, providing non-profit leadership, and supporting education.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Nonprofit Organizations – Any active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a project in need of funding that directly benefits the community is eligible to apply. (Organization must be listed as active on the IRS exempt organization verification site, https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos.)
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.
Grant Parameters
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.
Operating fund grants are only available to nonprofit organizations physically located within the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District. Operating fund grants are most likely to be awarded to start-up ventures rather than established nonprofit organizations.
Applications will be accepted for grant requests up to $10,000.
All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, which will, at its sole discretion, select projects to fund. Decisions will be announced by July 15.
Post-Grant Reporting
Reporting Requirement:
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.
- If applicable, photos that demonstrate the impact of this project.
Failure to submit the final report will result in the organization's ineligibility for SCAF grants in the future.
If you have questions, call or email Natalie Hagglund, 360-629-6878 or director@s-caf.org