A COMPLETED GRANT APPLICATION INCLUDES A PROPOSAL NARRATIVE, A BUDGET FORM AND A 501(C) (3) IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OR GROUP EXEMPTION LETTER. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SANDUSKY ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFICE OR ONLINE AT WWW.SANDUSKYFOUNDATION.ORG.

GRANT PROJECTS MUST SERVE ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED TO BE TAX EXEMPT BY THE IRS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENTAL OR OTHER ENTITIES COVERED BY A GROUP EXEMPTION ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING BUT MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE GROUP EXEMPTION LETTER AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCLUSION WITHIN THE GROUP. GENERALLY, GRANTS ARE NOT MADE FOR ADVERTISING OR SPONSORSHIPS; ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS; DEBT REDUCTION; MEDICAL OR OTHER RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS; POLITICAL PURPOSES OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES; ROUTINE OPERATING EXPENSES FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS; SALARIES/BENEFITS OF ORGANIZATION STAFF; SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; TICKETS OR ADVERTISING FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS.