Janirve Special and Urgent Needs (SUN)
Grant Guidelines

Janirve SUN grants will begin in mid-August 2012.

The Community Foundation offers Janirve SUN grants of up to $10,000 to assist nonprofit organizations experiencing an unforeseen crisis that impacts their ability to continue to provide critical services.  With a relatively small amount of funding, SUN grants help an organization address a one-time, unbudgeted and time-sensitive emergency that will enhance or preserve the ability of the organization to meet its mission. 

Short, easy-to-complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and decisions are usually made within 14 days.  SUN grants cover emergency needs or situations that could not have been budgeted for in advance.  Examples include replacing or repairing vital equipment or infrastructure or responding to natural or human emergencies.  SUN grants do not cover unexpected losses of state or federal grants, budget deficits or shortfalls in annual fundraising campaigns.

Note: Only a small number of grants will be made.  In order to be competitive, nonprofits will need to strictly comply with the guidelines as stated below.

Who May Apply

• Organizations must be serving 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

What We Fund

Any eligible organization (as stated under Who May Apply) will be considered that is requesting funds for:

• Unanticipated and unbudgeted needs vital to the organization’s operation
• Essential equipment or technology or emergency repairs of building structure or mechanical systems (heating/cooling, water service, etc.)
• A project that will serve a significant number of people

What We Don't Fund

We do not generally make grants for:

• operating expenses;
• budget deficits or shortfalls;
• endowments;
• capital campaigns;
• religious purposes;
• individuals;
• debts; or
• work that has already been completed.
  
  

Janirve SUN grants will begin in mid-August 2012.