3 Rivers Community Foundation Offers New Grant Options for 2024

Each year, the 3 Rivers Community Foundation (3RCF) dedicates its efforts to an annual grant cycle, providing funding opportunities to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Benton and Franklin Counties. For application details and additional information, including exclusions, please visit www.3rcf.org and navigate to the "Nonprofits" section. The application will be available beginning July 31, 2024. The application deadline is September 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

“The 2024 Grant Cycle is an exciting one for 3RCF,” says Abbey Cameron CEO. “The 3RCF Board has been more strategic than ever and we have created new pathways for funding this year, recognizing the different needs of the many organizations that apply. We aim to be flexible, adaptive, and supportive in our funding, so nonprofits will be able to apply for either a traditional Program/Project grant, or an Impact grant that offers more flexibility for dynamic organizations. It’s new, which means we are experimenting a bit, but our review process and decisions of all grants will be as thorough and effective as we are known to be.”

The grant program is funded by a portion of the $9 million endowment of 3RCF, along with direct donations. Donors have the option to allocate their contributions in two ways: unrestricted, where funds are allocated to areas of highest priority, or to specific causes they care deeply about, such as food security, housing, or healthcare. The 3RCF Board thoroughly reviews, evaluates, and interviews applicants to ensure that the funds will be utilized effectively to benefit our community. “As we approach the grant cycle each year, we are adding the donors we have worked with in the last year. We are excited for them to see the impact of their gift through the grants,” says Abbey.

This year, 3RCF will host two Zoom tutorial sessions to review the new application options. Both sessions will cover identical content, focusing on guidance for completing the grant application form and addressing any questions. The sessions are scheduled for:
July 24 (12 PM) https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_9SQ1ph-mQwCF5P3gPosvNw
July 17 (12 PM) https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_993-F0WJTgOQ2dxU5ENFGw

Donations to the 3RCF Annual Grant Fund received by the end of September will be included in this grant cycle. To support this fund, visit www.3rcf.org and click “Make a Donation.”