HOMER FOUNDATION QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS PROGRAM

The Homer Foundation is a publicly supported tax-exempt organization founded in 1991 to enhance and foster charitable and philanthropic activities in the greater Homer Area. This is accomplished by:

• Attracting gifts and bequests from many donors;
• Creating permanent endowments dedicated to improving the quality of life for Homer area citizens forever
• Creating non-endowment opportunities for donors and agencies to have a more immediate impact on the community
• Managing its funds through consolidated investment and prudent management of its gifts and bequests.

The Foundation wishes to provide support to:

• Enhance the quality of life
• Are consistent with Foundation Policies
• Have a high likelihood of success
• H- ave a long-term impact
• Create leverage Encourage volunteers/volunteerism
• Expand capacity
• Provide possibilities
• Demonstrate change
• Provide hope
• Provide opportunities for new participants in ongoing programs
• Show support with other donors, grants, the organization, etc. as appropriate to the grant

We are not asking grant applicants to fulfill all of these points, but are asking that each application represents some of these criteria. The more attributes displayed, the stronger the application.

This program does not provide reimbursement for expenditures already incurred.

The following are not routinely funded:

• General Operating Expenses
• Routine Maintenance
• New Buildings
• Fundraising
• Projects requesting funding more than once within twelve months

Funding for these areas is possible, it is discouraged except under the most unusual circumstances.

If the grant application is for multiple organizations, a collaboration, or a project that will happen on other organizations' property (program, event, or structure), at least one letter of support from the partner organization is required.

Applications will be accepted year-round. The maximum award amount is $5,000. Note that applications are strengthened when there is more than one source of revenue. Applications should be received minimally 30 days before the start of the project or the need for funding. If there is an extraordinary need for funding sooner than this timeline, contact staff before applying.

Timeline for response to application: The Community Grants Committee meets on a monthly basis. To be considered within that month, the application must be received one week prior to the scheduled meeting. Contact the Homer Foundation staff to learn about our current monthly meeting schedule, or find it published here.

For Grant requests over $5,000: Contact the Homer Foundation to discuss your project. These requests require a letter of inquiry, and if favored, an invitation to submit an application is extended. This process may take an additional 1-2 months and requires full board review.

Who is Eligible to Receive Funds?'

• Non-Profit Organizations within our service area recognized by the IRS under section 501(c)(3), and other qualified not-for-profit entities.
• Societies and Groups not recognized by the IRS under section 501(c)(3), but are functioning to enhance the quality of life within our service area are eligible for consideration for projects that benefit the communities we serve. Contact the Foundation to discuss your project before submitting an application.
• Tribal Entities
• Municipal governments including school districts

Applicants must have completed their most recent Homer Foundation Quick Response grant-funded project and evaluation in order to be eligibile to apply for another Quick Response grant.