The Village Foundation is accepting requests for funds to be donated for specific projects of local civic and non-profit organizations. Proposals are due Monday, April 18, 2011 and awards will be given Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Awards may range from $500-$5,000.

The Foundation is interested in projects or programs that improve the quality of life in Bay Village. Projects must be responsive to community needs. Support for program development, capacity building, capital projects and equipment requests will also be considered. Reporting requirements from previous awards must be met before the Village Foundation will consider a subsequent funding application.

Funding will not be awarded for debt reduction or loans, tickets for benefits, annual appeals, telephone solicitations, political campaigns, religious activities, or to individuals (except for our annual scholarship program).

To be eligible, an organization must be located in or provide services to residents within Bay Village. Funding will only be awarded to tax-exempt organizations classified as 501(c) (3) charities by the Internal Revenue Service, or programs that have a tax-exempt fiscal agent.

A simple application form is attached below. In addition to the completed application, applicants also should submit an IRS tax-exempt letter, a list of current board or committee members, and the organization's most recent financial statement/audit, annual report and annual operating budget.

All applications should be mailed to:
Grants Committee
The Village Foundation
P.O. Box 40122
Bay Village, OH 44140

If you have questions about the application process, please contact the chair of our grants committee, Al Paulus, at 440-899-8163.

We look forward to reviewing your proposal for making Bay Village even a better place to live, work and play.