Who decides whether a proposal for competitive funds will receive a grant?
Since 1924, the Community Foundation has been the living legacy of hundreds of local donors who have entrusted us with their assets. We create extraordinary community, in part, by funding projects that are likely to significantly increase the quality of life of residents and to build social capital. For this reason, and because grant requests typically exceed the funds that we have available to grant, we strongly believe in the judicious evaluation of funding proposals through a competitive process. The Community Foundation staff, community volunteers, and ultimately, our Board of Directors, evaluate proposals thoroughly before determining the projects that we feel are most likely to meet our mission.
