Belonging in Barry Grant Application

Please complete and submit this form to be considered.

Belonging in Barry grew out of the NextGen Network. The Belonging in Barry Fund is dedicated to all people can find a home in Barry County. We believe that everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, economic circumstances, zip code, age, health and ability status, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity and expression, resident or immigration status, or national origin is welcome to share in the things that make Barry County great. We know that to achieve, healthy, resilient, thriving communities, all people in our region must have access to the resources they need to reach their full potential. The Fund supports activities to support our community members of many different backgrounds and perspectives and promote project mindful of the many different abilities in our county. We will also consider education, training, and learning and other partners, programs, and opportunities promoting the Barry County community.

Organizations are welcome to apply for a grant up to $1,000. The committee will make funding recommendations to the BCF Board of Directors for approval.

What We Fund
• Events and efforts that increase awareness and provide education or increase the effectiveness, voice, and visibility about Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, and/or disability communities.
• Improvements for spaces to accommodate all.
• Education, training or learning opportunities.
• Artistic projects that aim to transform narratives through the intersection of art, culture, and democracy
in public spaces.

Grant awards may be given to projects that meet the following requirements.
1. To be eligible, applicants must be (or be associated with) a not-for-profit organization, school, or municipality group located in Barry County.
2. Projects or programs that benefit Barry County Residents. These funds do not support capital campaigns, endowment campaigns, and fundraising events.
3. Preference will be given to proposals that provide community impact and promote community culture and engagement.

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 Sam Waller at sam@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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