Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

• Be a qualified nonprofit organization, school, government entity, church, or fiscally sponsored charitable project.
• Serve Dickinson County residents.
• Be in good standing with the Community Foundation of Dickinson County.
• Have completed any required reports for previous Foundation grants.
• Submit a complete application and project budget.
• Clearly explain the community need and expected impact.

Projects We Prioritize

Preference is given to projects that:

• Address a demonstrated community need.
• Benefit Dickinson County residents.
• Strengthen nonprofit services or capacity.
• Encourage collaboration.
• Demonstrate realistic planning and budgeting.
• Would not happen—or would be significantly reduced—without Foundation support.

We Generally Do Not Fund

Examples include:

• Debt repayment
• Political activities
• Religious worship or instruction (unless serving the broader community)
• Fundraising events or sponsorships
• Projects already completed
• Requests with incomplete budgets or insufficient information