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Special Silver Anniversary Grant

In recognition of the Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary, this year’s Excellence Grants awards will include one Silver Anniversary Award of $25,000. Those nonprofits applying for this special grant are asked to propose a unique project or program that has lasting impact on the local Lafayette community. Proposals to fund a particular subsection of a larger capital project are welcome, as well as proposals for stand-alone projects or programs. Grant narratives should include:

  • project or program detail
  • project specific budget as appropriate
  • proposal for how the Community Foundation’s gift might be acknowledged to achieve lasting recognition.

Our grant application deadline is April 30, 2024.

Please note the required supporting documents that are listed at the bottom of the grant application.

 

Please EMAIL supporting documents that include:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • Board of Directors roster
  • Budget
  • Narrative in support of the proposal
  • Impact on the greater Lafayette Community
  • Any additional documents you wish to submit about your organization

If you have more than seven individual documents, please add them into a zip file and EMAIL the individual zip file to  EMAIL GRANT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS HERE:  info@lafayettecf.org

Creating Change in Our Community

The Community Foundation’s Excellence Grants provide much-needed support to nonprofits that dispense programs and services throughout the local community.  Learn more about this year’s grantees who make an ongoing impact in the areas of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture!  Each was chosen after careful consideration by our selection committee for the stellar work done every day for the benefit of our community members. 

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