Madison County Community Foundation

Grant Information and Deadlines

In 2009, Mayor Ockomon appointed Madison County Community Foundation to oversee the grant process ensuring this fund is used as economic development quality of life assistance to non-profits. Generated through the City of Anderson's food and beverage tax, the Fund balance changes annually and is dispersed equitably and fairly to those non-profits who a) have no voting representation on the committee; b) are not solely supporting non-secular activities with these funds; c) carry proof of 501c3 status; and d) are requesting funding for projects with outcomes rather than operational expenses. The Fund must be used to increase quality of life for all rather than limited access. Funding allocation for academic educational programming should be limited; however projects proposing health education activities are highly desirable.

 
General Grants (Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Human Services, Economic Development and Civic Affairs) - CLOSED
The Foundation's general grants are offered in the spring and in the fall of each year. Award amounts typically range from $500 to $10,000, with rare exceptions. Proposals should relate to MCCF's mission and priorities, which you can read more about here.

Youth Leadership Academy Grants - CLOSED The YLA Youth Grant Committee with the support of the Madison County Community Foundation annually awards grants to not-for-profit groups and organizations in Madison County serving youth and their needs. Organizations may submit grant requests in amounts of a minimum $250 to a maximum of $1000 for projects/programs that benefit young people. 

 Anderson Rotary Club Grants- CLOSED Each year the Anderson Rotary Club (ARC) makes awards from its endowed community service fund to assist local agencies with necessary services. The applications are accepted and managed at the Madison County Community Foundation but awardees are selected by an ARC committee and announced at a Rotary Club luncheon.