Eligibility Requirements for Organizations

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• Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt or government agency.

• Organizations must provide services that improve the health, education or 
  welfare of Darke County residents.

• The following groups are not eligible:

  • Organizations that limit their services to members of any one religious group.

  • Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation, 
    political viewpoint, or promotion of a political candidate.
     

Available Grants

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• Approximately 35 organizations will receive awards from $500 to $2,500.

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Application and Selection Process

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• Completing an online application is required; no paper applications are accepted.

• ​Applications will be reviewed by the Grant Committee of the Darke County Foundation.

• All applicants (recipients and non-recipients) will be notified of results 
  within 45 days of deadline. Recipients will receive payment within 60 days of deadline.

• If approved grant is one of several funding sources needed to complete a project, 
  the Foundation has the discretion to delay payment until the organization has secured necessary funding to complete the project.

• Recipients must complete a final report (provided by the Darke County Foundation) 
  summarizing the use of grant funds. Failure to submit a report invalidates future 
  requests for funding.

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For questions, contact dcf@darkecountyfoundation.org or (937) 548-4673.