GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
Project Eligibility
A project will be eligible for consideration if the application explains how…
- The project is compatible with the UCP Mission
- The group or organization proposing the project is able to demonstrate the ongoing commitment and involvement of the team needed to complete the project.
- The project would benefit a significant part of the community population.
- The project makes use of local businesses and resources where possible.
- The project is allowed within the scope of UCP’s non-profit status (ex: no political activities).
- If the project is associated with another organization that participating organization has a budget of under $50,000.00 per year.
Past Grants:
Generally our grants range in the $250.00 – $500.00 dollar range. There have been larger grants awarded. All community members are welcome to apply.
Grants 2013 – 2025
| Project / Recipient | Award Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 Grants | ||
| Pine Valley Fair Association | $1,000 | For carnival expenses. |
| Brisks | $750 | For their Farm Show. |
| Chautauqua Music Fest | $500 | To upgrade equipment/sound equipment. |
| Cornucopia Arts Council | $500 | For new microphones and equipment. |
| Halfway Farmers Market | $500 | For essential furnishings (shade canopy, signs). |
| Lions Club | $500 | For their Senior Meals Commercial kitchen project. |
| 2023-2024 Event/Program Support | ||
| Mentor Match Teen Entrepreneur Winner | $500 | Startup for Yard Maintenance business (via PV2050). |
| Farm Show Event Support | $290 | Via PV2050 funds. |
| New Moon Halloween 2 Party Event Support | $290 | Via PV2050 funds. |
| Holiday “Jingle All The Way” Event Support | $290 | Via PV2050 funds. |
| 2022 Grants | ||
| MainStreet Stage | $5,000.00 | Seed Grant – Project Partners: Chamber of Commerce and Cornucopia Arts. |
| PineFest.org | $2,000.00 | Seed Grant – In partnership with Cornucopia Arts Council. Champions: Mimi and Eric Kaufman. |
| Mountain View Disc Golf Course | $2,000.00 | Grant to project champions Cammie de Castro Pine Eagle and Kevin Pfeifer. |
| Bikes4Kindles | $500.00 | Awarded to Morgan Gover and Kay Young – project champions at Pine Eagle Charter School. |
| Halfway Library Garden Project | $500.00 | Champion: Linda Collier and the Friends of the Library. |
| Valley Firewise Project | $500.00 | Awarded to the Firewise Board. |
| Pine Valley Recycling | $500.00 | Awarded to the Recycling Board. |
| Chautauqua Music Festival Richland | $500.00 | Awarded to Chautauqua Board. |
| Pine Valley 2050 | $500.00 | Awarded to the Pine Valley 2050 Steering Committee. |
| Halfway Community Gym | $250.00 | Awarded to project champion Denise Cairns. |
Applying for a Grant
A Complete Application will include THREE sections:
1. Cover Page
2. UCP Grant Application-2022
3. Project Budget
Please give your COMPLETE GRANT PACKET to Pam Conley or another UCP board member.
Key Project Terms:
Project Owner: If there is an umbrella or “parent” organization that will be responsible for accounting and reporting on the grant funds, this is the “project owner”. This entity is required to oversee and sign off on project completion. Please include a name and contact information. Not all community projects have “a project owner” but, if your project is dependent on decision makers in an organization (i.e. Pine Eagle Charter School, a faith organization, the Fair Board, a business or The Chamber for example) then we need to know how to contact those decision makers for any required documents, signatures or reports required.
Project Champion: This is the person or persons who would be responsible for the day to day running of the project or effort. Please include name(s) and contact information.
Grant Timelines and Deadlines
Successful applicants will be notified within 15 days of the application final review. Checks for successful applicants will be released as soon as UCP is able.
Unsuccessful applicants may receive feedback from board members about their grant project in order to make success more likely in the future. Please feel free to resubmit the grant request after considering Board feedback.
Rules:
- Funds received from the UCP must be expended as proposed within 12 months of the date of the award check.
- The group or organization receiving funds must agree to use those monies only for the purpose for which they were intended. If the funds are not used for their intended purpose within the 12 month grant period, they are to be immediately returned to the Treasurer of UCP.
- In no event are the funds to be used for a purpose other than as expressly identified in the grant proposal and approved by the UCP Board of Directors.
- No funds are allowed to be used on project expenses which have already occurred.
UCP Grant Application-2022 (PDF)
Resources
Quickbooks for Nonprofits Resources
Udemy Courses – Online Grant Writing Training – Note these classes are often offered at deep discounts – $10.00 per course so sign up to get notified about sales.
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