The Bridge Grant Application (89412)

Please complete and submit this form to be considered for funding.

About The Bridge

The Bridge is a community of young adults in Barry County who want to build connections, strengthen our communities, and make a local impact. Through shared experiences, community conversations, and grantmaking, members work together to identify local needs and support projects that make a difference.

The Bridge Grant supports projects and programs that respond to needs and opportunities in Barry County. Each grant cycle, members select a community focus area and work together to identify and fund projects that align with that priority.

What We Fund

The Bridge considers projects and programs that align with the focus area selected by its members. Projects may address needs or opportunities related to:

Arts & Culture

Basic Needs

Economy

Education

Environment

Health

Neighborhoods

Funding is intended to help local organizations create positive, meaningful change for Barry County residents. Projects should demonstrate a clear community benefit and align with The Bridge’s selected focus area for the grant cycle.

Grant Guidelines
Grant awards may be given to projects that meet the following requirements:
- Eligible applicants: Applicants must be, or be working in partnership with, a nonprofit organization, school, or municipality serving Barry County. Eligibility will be confirmed during the application process.
- Local impact: Projects or programs must benefit residents of Barry County.
- Focus area alignment: Proposed projects must align with the focus area selected by The Bridge members for the current grant cycle.
- Community benefit: Preference will be given to projects that address a demonstrated community need, create meaningful local impact, and encourage community connection or engagement.
- Funding restrictions: Grant funds may not be used for capital campaigns, endowment campaigns, or fundraising events.

The Bridge members will review eligible applications and determine how available grant funds are awarded. Grant recommendations and awards will follow Barry Community Foundation policies and approval requirements.

Date Of Application
Tax ID
Name of Organization

Funds can only be granted to 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies located in Barry County. Please advise who your fiscal sponsor will be.
Group/School Address Group/School Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Contact Person
Email
Phone Number
Briefly summarize the goal(s) of your project or program.
Who will benefit from your program or project?
What need will be fulfilled or impact gained from this project or program?
What expenses do you expect to have for this project or program.
Grant Amount Requested $ Dollars . Cents
Total Cost of the Project $ Dollars . Cents
Describe funding options and plans for this project if the total cost exceeds
the amount requested.
Date of Submission. Date of Submission. / MM / DD YYYY
If your grant is awarded, the below mentioned conditions must be met. Please agree to the following by checking the box.

If your grant is awarded, the below mentioned conditions must be met. Please agree to the following by checking the box. Grant dollars must be used with 9 months of issue date. Any remaining funds after 9 months must be returned to the Foundation. Grant dollars can only be used for the requested use. If circumstances arise that requires a change, please contact Allison Cobb at allison@barrycf.org. Recipients of grant dollars must publish the grant award, how it was used and reference the Barry Community Foundation. Recipients of grants must also complete the Common Report Form and submit pictures for print.
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