The Bill Cameron Memorial
Scholarship Fund Application

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 scholarship are residents of Fountain Valley.

Eligibility Limitations

The current objectives of the Board do not allow 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

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 Scholarship Recipients

Each scholarship recipient is held accountable for using the Foundation scholarship in compliance with the proposal submitted and any additional terms placed on the 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 scholarship expenditures provide the Foundation with a final audit of the funds received and expended.

Due to limited space and a high volume of submissions, we encourage applicants to be clear, concise, and specific in their responses. This helps the review board efficiently and fairly evaluate each grant application.

All fields are required.

(you will be required to provide a letter from the IRS to prove tax-exempt status)
IRS Classification
include any internal or external evaluation mechanisms used to evaluate your program (number of admissions/people served, third party evaluations/audits)
Is this project part of a bigger project?
(e.g. corporations, foundations, individuals - indicate amount sought from each)
I agree to provide follow-up information to FVCF on how the grant supported the desired outcome and authorize FVCF to share this information publicly.
By submitting this Application, I agree that: (i) I have carefully read, fully understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions described in this Application; and (ii) I certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete. Furthermore, I agree and understand that any misrepresentation or omission of a material fact, or any falsification of official documentation, failure to provide required documentation will be justification for rejection of my application.