The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grants

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Utah that focus on improving health, education, community development, environmental preservation, and the arts, while ensuring they meet community needs without duplicating existing services.

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Grant Description

The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation focuses on enriching the lives of Utahns through its philanthropic efforts in five main areas: Health & Wellness, Community, Education, Preservation & Conservation, and Arts & Culture. The Foundation supports Utah’s healthcare community, community development projects, excellence in higher education, preservation of natural lands and historic places, and arts and culture initiatives. Grants are awarded to qualified charitable organizations within Utah that align with the Foundation's focus areas and demonstrate a measurable impact, broad-based financial support, and a commitment to addressing community needs without duplicating existing services. Please send an LOI first for approval, and then submit Grant application.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

County governments

Additional Requirements

- Eligible organizations must focus their efforts primarily within Utah, have a history of effectiveness and good management, and propose projects or programs that align with the Foundation's focus areas. The Foundation does not consider funding requests from organizations without 501(c)(3) status (unless they are government units), other private foundations, political organizations, conduit organizations, or for projects that do not fall within its specified areas of interest. - The grant application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry through the Foundation's online portal, followed by a full Grant Application Form upon approval. Decisions are generally made within 90 days at a quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors. The Foundation emphasizes the importance of collaboration, distinctive contribution to the community, and financial sustainability from a variety of sources.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Lisa Eccles

erin@gseccles.org

Phone

801-246-5348

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