Brief Description:

Description:

• The ToWP will make funding decisions at their November/December Board meeting and all applicants will be notified of funding decisions by January. 
• The ToWP supports organizations that enhance the quality of life in Grand County. This includes groups that provide programs or services in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, environment, education and amateur sports.
• Applicants for funding should be tax exempt under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(i.V.I.) of the Internal Revenue Code. Other not-for-profit entities or groups demonstrating a need will also be considered.
• The ToWP will fund specific projects and programs that have measurable results (e.g., evidence of productivity, sustainability, or that have a lasting impact etc.). Operational funding requests will be considered; however, the TOWP are not in the practice of providing sustaining funds (multiple year commitments) to organizations.
• The ToWP appreciates and encourage collaborative agency grant requests.
• The ToWP will not participate in any political campaign on behalf of any issues or candidates.
• Organizations receiving funding in the past must have current progress and/or Final Reports on file in order to be eligible for funding during this cycle. Reports should include photos or digital pictures of projects. Please submit Final Reports as separate documentation. Current year’s Final Reports are due on or before August 31st for the following year’s cycle.
• If an organization receives duplicate funding for a request, the ToWP funds must be returned.
• The ToWP makes grant decisions once during the year. Distribution of funds will be made to the recipients as the funds are needed.
• Requests not following the Application Guidelines will not be considered for funding.
• Request for programs or projects already completed will not be considered for funding. The ToWP will not fund items purchased before the grant is awarded.
• All funding decisions by the ToWP are to be considered final. Any changes to funding decisions must be discussed and reviewed with the ToWP prior to any changes.