Grant/Scholarship Inquiry Letter
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a public non-profit organization (501(c)(3) or public agency providing services within the city of Fountain Valley. Priority will be given to projects located in and serving the people of Fountain Valley. Organizations located outside the boundaries of Fountain Valley must provide proof that more than 50% of the recipients of the intended grant/scholarshp are residents of Fountain Valley.
Eligibility Limitations
The current objectives of the Board do not allow grants/scholarships for the following purposes:
- More than one application per applicant
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Direct assistance to individuals or businesses
- Routine operating expenses or staff salaries
- Political parties or organizations
Responsibilities of Recipients
Each recipient is held accountable for using the Foundation grant/scholarship in compliance with the proposal submitted and any additional terms placed on the grant/scholarship by the Fountain Valley Community Foundation.
In addition, each recipient must:
- Institute adequate controls over project funds to ensure that all funds are properly accounted for.
- Present invoices to the Foundation upon request.
- Ensure that the Foundation is kept properly advised of significant factors affecting the successful outcome of the project or program and any significant deviation from the proposed scope, starting date or completion date of the project of program.
- Upon completion of grant/scholarship expenditures provide the Foundation with a final audit of the funds received and expended.
All fields are required.