Community Grants Criteria:
Time-specific projects that are generally one-year long (once awarded, SCF will not entertain additional applications for the same project).
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate innovation or potential to serve as a model for others
- Reflect diversity and inclusivity
- Develop local leadership or promote citizen involvement
- Invest in the future
- Build sustainability
- Emphasize prevention rather than remediation
- Encourage efficient use of community resources
- Demonstrate a strong board of directors, fiscal responsibility, and sound management
- Encourage project partners and investment from the applicant’s organization
To help understand the type and value of grants awarded in past years, please refer to Past Grant Recipients for details.
