Program Guidelines
PROGRAM CRITERIA
The Rushford Community Foundation makes contributions to serve Rushford and surrounding areas by supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community. Decisions are based on a number of factors.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
Funding consideration for grants is based on whether programs, organizations or projects fall within the General Grants Program Guidelines. The foundation is primarily interested in funding new and innovative projects or programs that build on existing strengths of an organization. The following priorities are of interest to RCF, but are not limited to education, arts & culture, civic & community improvement and human services.
Generally RCF does not make grants to:
- political campaigns
- organizations that discriminate
- individuals
- capital/building campaigns
- endowments
- fraternal organizations or school athletic funds
- religious organizations that are purely denominational or sectarian in purpose
- national health agencies or their local affiliates
- general operating budgets of tax-supported educational institutions
- sports leagues or athletic organizations
- debit retirement or operational deficits
- general operating support to foundations that are themselves grant-making bodies
- trips and tours
