Grant Guidelines

The Boone County Community Foundation was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Boone County. The foundation is made up of community minded individuals who have the ability to assess community needs, implement asset development, evaluate area grant applications, encourage partnerships and initiate activities to enhance Boone County. Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through a community grants application process. Our foundation’s areas of emphasis include: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation and human services.


Grant Recipient Ranges

Simple Grant

$3,000 and under

Standard Grant

$3,001 - $15,000

Impact Grant

$15,001 and up

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Grant Application Checklist/Instructions:

  • Organizational information has been completed
  • Contact information has been completed
  • Project summary has been completed
  • Project budget detail has been completed.
  • Project narrative information has been completed
  • Project timeline has been completed
  • All mailed grant applications with US Post Office postmarked before deadline
  • Copy of 501 (c)(3) IRS Determination letter attached to grant application or comparable proof of charitable exemption.
    (i.e. a letter from a City, confirming their status as a government entity)
  • Fiscal Sponsorship agreement completed if a fiscal sponsor is being used
  • The last page of this application is the evaluation form to submit at the completion of project.
  • Signature of Board President or another authorized person
  • One complete application delivered prior to deadline
  • Project application does not exceed 10 pages.


Application Eligibility

Non-Profit Entity

 Tax exempt, non-profit entities classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) or a 170 (c)(1) governmental entity.   

Fiscal Sponsor

If not 501(c)(3), must have a fiscal sponsor who will be legally & financially responsible. See application for more details.

Previous Grants

Completion of all previously awarded grant projects from the BCCF.

Sample Documents

Grant Review Criteria

25 pts

Completeness of Application and Organization Description

25 pts

Benefit to residents in the County

25 pts

Collaborative Relationships and Matched funds

25 pts

Identification of needs and how funds will address needs

  1. 12/04/2024
  2. 12/23/2024
  3. 01/16/2025
  4. 02/07/2025
  5. 02/13/2025
  6. 03/07/2025
  7. 03/13/2025
  8. 03/17/2025
  9. 03/27/2025
  10. 04/17/2025
  11. 10/01/2025
  12. 11/01/2025
  1. Board Meeting
    December 4, 2024

    Board meets to approve grant cycle for 2025, Bd. membership

  2. First Press Release
    December 23, 2024

    First press release announcing grant application availability

  3. Board members receive Application
    January 16, 2025

    New Board meets, 5:30 re-organization, election of officers, new members

  4. Grant Application Deadline
    February 7, 2025

    Grant application deadline. 4:00 pm.

  5. Board Meeting
    February 13, 2025

    Board members get access to applications- Tentative Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. This meeting may not be held.

  6. Board Members Evaluate Applications
    March 07, 2025

    Board members complete individual evaluations of applications

  7. Board Meets
    March 13, 2025

    Board meets to review and score applications- Board meeting at 5:30 p.m.

  8. Committee Approval
    March 17, 2025

    GDMCF Exec Committee approves grant recommendations

  9. Grant Application Notification
    March 27, 2025

    Notice to Grant Applicants

  10. Awards Ceremony
    April 17, 2025

    Awards ceremony and check to recipients-quick Board meeting to follow

  11. 30 day Reminder Deadline
    October 1, 2025

    30-day reminder to deadline

  12. Final Deadline
    November 1, 2025

    Deadline to submit final evaluation report. (Proof of purchases and expenditure of funds applying to grants must be supplied to the community foundation by Nov. 1 or a request for extension must be requested and approved by the community foundation utilizing the form for this purpose)

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