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Grant Application

Applications are now being accepted. 
Grant Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 every year.

Please Read Carefully!

  1. First, email us at biocf2012@gmail.com so we can let you know what information we need in addition to the online application.
  2. Second, the Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation grant application can be filled out here.
  3. Questions? see the grant guidelines below, and email us at biocf2012@gmail.com. We would be happy to help!
  4. We review grant applications twice a year. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1.
Grant Application

Grant Guidelines

The Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation is currently accepting grant proposals that demonstrate a benefit within the Bird Island and Olivia area, specifically related to: 

  • Education 
  • Recreation 
  • Health 
  • Amenities 

All proposals must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) organization, a unit of government or by a public agency. Please research your organization’s specific tax status prior to application to ensure your organization is eligible. We do require a copy of your letter of determination from the IRS. A nonprofit organization/group that is not organized as a 501(c)(3) must apply through a suitable fiscal agent willing to accept responsibility for the project.

Our granting cycles are held twice per year — in the spring and fall. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1, with award decisions made and presented the following month. Our grants generally range from $500 to $5,000, not to exceed 75 percent of the proposed project, and will be considered for up to 1-year of funding. Award recipients will be required to submit a grant report at the end of the project or one year following the award, whichever comes first. 

The Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation prefers proposals that are submitted by local applicants, intentional about involving target populations early in the development of the proposed project, innovative and non-duplicative, have clearly-stated goals and measurable outcomes, and show evidence of one or more ways to continue the project beyond Foundation funding. 

In general, the Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation will consider proposals for: 

  • Capital (land, building renovation, equipment, computer systems) 
  • Conferences/seminars 
  • Continuing educational opportunities for professionals 
  • Exhibitions/trade shows 
  • Existing programs or projects 
  • Performances 
  • Publications 
  • Program development 
  • Programs or services mandated by law on a case-by-case basis 
  • Research 
  • Scholarships 
  • Start-up funds (with cash match) 

We will NOT consider the following: 

  • Annual campaigns 
  • Debt reduction/retirement 
  • Endowment 
  • For-profit businesses 
  • Fundraising 
  • General-purpose/operating support 
  • Lobbying or political activities 
  • National fundraising campaigns 
  • Ongoing, open-ended grants 
  • Staff support 
  • Ticket sales, raffles, fundraising dinners 
Grant Application