Grant Application
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation is excited to work with Hyundai Motor America in the development and distribution of the Hyundai Motor America Community Grant Program.
Hyundai Motor America has a strong sense of corporate social responsibility focused on highlighting their commitment to Progress for Humanity and to create opportunities to advance that mission. The Hyundai Community Grants Program will further promote this sense of social responsibility, with a strong focus in STEM/STEAM and Sustainability wherever possible. STEM represents science, technology, engineering and math.
STEAM represents STEM plus the arts – humanities, language arts, dance, drama, music, visual arts, design and new media. STEAM investigates the same concepts as STEM, but does this through inquiry and problem-based learning methods used in the creative process.
Sustainability represents the ability to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. It addresses the global challenges we face, including electrification, energy security, fuel cell, and reforestation.
Other core values of Hyundai Motor America corporate social responsibility include but are not limited to disaster relief, health and food insecurity, and community support.
Please be prepared to demonstrate which of the above areas your organization falls into, and how you will benefit and use the grant should you receive it.
Funds from The Hyundai Community Grant program will be distributed through the Fountain Valley Community Foundation in accordance with set guidelines.
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 are residents of Fountain Valley.
Eligibility Limitations
The current objectives of the Board do not allow grants 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
Application Requirements
- Amount being requested.
- Board of Directors List: A listing of current officers, board members and executive director that includes their name, city of residence and professional affiliation.
- The most current audited or internal financial statements.
- IRS 501(c)3 letter or copy of your IRS determination letter if applicable.
- A description of the program or service for which the scholarship is being requested including the scope of the targeted population, the expected results, the potential benefit to the community, and the long-term sustainability of the project.
Responsibilities of Grant Recipients
Each grant recipient is held accountable for using the Foundation grant in compliance with the proposal submitted and any additional terms placed on the grant 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 expenditures provide the Foundation with a final audit of the funds received and expended.
Funded by Hyundai Motor America, the grant program will be distributed through the Fountain Valley Community Foundation in accordance with set guidelines, and is open to applicants who live in or serve the community of Fountain Valley. Due to limited space and high submission volume, applicants are encouraged to be clear, concise, and specific in their responses to help the review board evaluate each application efficiently and fairly.
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