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.
