Jon
Ritten
Grants Chairman |
The Grant Committee is composed of community
leaders that are approved by the GCCF Board of Directors.
Many of the committee have served on non-profit boards of
directors and bring a strong understanding and appreciation
for the work of the non-profit sector. Other members have
served in educational capacities here on the coast and other
parts of the United States.
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The charge of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Grants Committee
is to review requests for grants from the various
Funds of the Foundation; as well as, requests for funding from
local non-profit organizations. With the approval of the Board,
the Grants Committee develops general and specific policies for
the Committee’s guidance in passing on requests for grants.
The grants approved by the Grants Committee are confirmed by
the Board or the Executive Committee.
While this process sounds simple, it is difficult at best. The
number of requests that the committee receives and the merits
of those requests are absolutely astounding. Our committee reads
each and reviews each in depth. The hardest part for us is turning
down a request or not fully funding one. Typically, but not always,
we strive to grant those needs that are reusable. In 2003-04,
the Community Foundation helped more people through grants to
non-profit organizations than any other time in our history.
GCCF gave a total of $750,000 in grants. It is exciting to see
all that is happening around us and even more to know that our
philanthropy continues to be at the cornerstone of everything
we do. Thank you for your gifts to make this past year a success.
I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this year.
2008
GRANT GUIDELINES
General Information
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is a public charity dedicated
to the progressive development of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Its primary mission is to increase philanthropy to worthy causes
by providing donor services, grants and leadership for problem
solving. The Foundation meets this mission by developing and
managing a comprehensive base of permanent funds -- an expanding
pool of charitable dollars, committed to meeting the needs of
the people of South Mississippi.
The Foundation carries out donor wishes by making grants in
the area of arts, civic affairs, education, health and human
services, and recreation. With the use of undesignated donations,
special attention can be given to meeting the new and emerging
needs of our continually changing population.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must be non-profit, tax-exempt organizations that
are involved in enhancing the quality of life for citizens of
South Mississippi. Organizations that have not been recognized
as tax-exempt by the IRS may apply if they have a fiscal agent
relationship with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Grants not funded: - Capital, operating endowment fund drives
- Political Activities - Individuals - Religious Activities
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants for funding must use the attached application format (no
binders please). Only complete applications
that use this format, including the GRANT APPLICATION FORM
will be reviewed. Applications should be assembled with the
GRANT APPLICATION FORM first, followed by the PROPOSAL. One
set of the requested ATTACHMENTS should be clipped to the
original GRANT APPLICATION FORM.
Proposals should be typewritten, single-spaced
with a minimum of ten (10) points.
The original signed application and eight (8) copies
of the GRANT APPLICATION FORM and PROPOSAL should
be postmarked by the deadline for the specific fund. All applicants
will receive a response whether the grant is awarded or denied.
GRANTS & DEADLINES
Pat Santucci Education Fund: Awards
grants each Spring to projects that
impact public education in Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Stone,
Pearl River, or George Counties. Awards are $1,000 or less. Deadline
for applications: March 5, 2008
Isiah Fredericks Education Fund: Awards grants
each Spring to new education projects
in schools of the Gulfport and Harrison County School Districts
whose student population is from predominately low income families.
Awards are $1,000 or less. Deadline for applications: March 5, 2008
Roy Anderson Corp. Fund: Unrestricted/annual
initiatives, however donor is particularly interested in benefiting
children and neighborhoods in Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Stone,
Pearl River, or George Counties.
Awards are $1,500 or less. Deadline for applications: March 5, 2008
Anthony Dartez Endowment Fund: To provide services for the training and education needs of the physically and mentally challenged in Hancock, Harrison or Jackson Counties. Deadline for applications: March 5, 2008
Click here for a printable Grant
Application.
