Grants to Improve Lives of Children in Emporia

The emphasis of the 79 Fund is to evaluate and analyze the charitable needs of the Emporia Community with emphasis on long-term improvements to the quality of lives of the children in Emporia. Donor Name: Emporia Community Foundation State: Kansas City: Emporia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Criteria  The 79 fund committee primarily considers specific individual projects that will make a difference in the long-term improvement to the lives of Emporians, especially the children of Emporia. The committee is involved in pro-actively seeking out opportunities toward its mission, particularly those opportunities that are volunteer- based. The committee also considers duplicity of funding and possibilities of collaboration with other funds in determining recommendations. General Guidelines Generally the committee: Does not support other large fundraising projects Does not support entities that have taxing authority except for specific one- time special projects that are innovative and above the basic services provided by those entities. Does not support annual drives or repetitive grants. Does not support individuals. (Most difficult for deductible dollars with the IRS) Is not involved in the donations of items – autographed or otherwise Does not fund personnel positions. Considers projects with a high degree of volunteerism as a high priority Does not fund multiple year grants or pledges Considers “matches in dollars and/or volunteer hours” as a good idea but not mandatory. Considers closely organizations that want to expand their operations that already have sufficient operating income and/or other funds. Does not fund ongoing operational expenses. For more information, visit ECF.