Competitive Grants Process

Proposals are reviewed twice yearly for a number of funds from private foundations and other discretionary funds held at the Community Foundation. As part of this process the Community Foundation also makes recommendations on behalf of Bank of America for several funds.

Applicants complete one grant application for this process. The Distribution Committee, a group of community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise, determine the grant awards. Volunteer Project Reviewers assist Distribution Committee members in the review process.

Eligible organizations that have submitted complete application packages for projects that meet Community Foundation guidelines will be contacted within two months following the grant deadline for a review meeting with a volunteer. The entire Distribution Committee makes award recommendations within four months of the application deadline, and decision letters are sent out to applicants shortly thereafter.