Janirve Legacy Fund Grants
2012 Grant Guidelines
The Community Foundation offers Janirve Legacy Fund Grants up to $25,000 for outstanding projects that promise significant impact for economically disadvantaged people in our mountain communities.
Who May Apply
- Organizations must serve economically disadvantaged people
- Organizations that are financially sustainable
- Nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code
- Organizations must be located in or serving one or more of these WNC counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey
Legacy Fund Objectives
- Tackling a timely community need or opportunity not being addressed by other agencies
- Broadening to reach a new or under-served segment of the population
- Replicating or expanding model or proven programs
- Increasing cooperation and coordination among program providers
- Building the internal capacity of an organization to be more self-sufficient or efficient
- Contributing to systemic change by implementing programs that address causes rather than symptoms
What We Do Not Fund
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general operating expenses (except for specific costs including staffing directly related to the proposed project)
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capital support
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recreational programs and equipment such as playgrounds
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private schools and clubs
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festivals or one-time events such as exhibits, performances or fundraisers
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scholarships or direct support of individuals including one-time emergency assistance
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activities taking place or expenses incurred before grant decisions are made (before June 1, 2012)
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sectarian religious purposes
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partisan purposes
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endowment, deficit funding or debt retirement
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state or national organizations, unless funding is sought for a portion of the program that directly benefits WNC, and local people assume leadership
How to Apply for a Janirve Legacy Fund Grant
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Review Janirve Legacy Fund Guidelines.
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Submit a Janirve Legacy Fund Letter of Intent by 5 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011. The Letter of Intent is an online process.
Begin the online process.
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Organizations will be contacted by Wednesday, January 4, 2012 if they are selected to submit a full application. Applications are due by Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
Additional Information
Contact Virginia Dollar by email, phone (828) 254-4960.