Community Grant Application

One of Big Bend Wind’s primary goals is to be a strong community partner and establish long-term relationships with local residents. Our community grant program is one way that we can contribute to pressing community needs, help to enrich lives, and make a meaningful impact at a local level.

Guidelines

Funding requests must meet the following guidelines:

Programs and events must directly support community needs in the areas Big Bend Wind operates.
Big Bend Wind will consider in-kind product and service donations to organizations that meet the criteria outlined in this document.
Donations cannot be distributed to an individual and proper tax identification must be included with the application.

Schedule and Funding

Big Bend Wind will consider making contributions to the community on a quarterly basis. There is no deadline to apply for a contribution. Each contribution will count towards the period in which the funds are distributed. Applications will be considered as they are received. If your request includes a deadline, please understand it may take up to 6 weeks for processing, should it be approved.

Area of Support

Funding requests must meet the following guidelines:

Community Development: Programs that support economic development and enhance the quality of community life. Applicants must demonstrate how the program or event contributes to these social goals.
Environment: Programs that possess a strong link to environmental revitalization or education, empower residents to be stewards of the environment, and/or encourage partnerships to address environmental concerns. Organizations must have a credible record of success in environmental performance.
Education: Programs that support K-12 and higher educational institutions. This includes curriculum development, literacy, school readiness, and other initiatives that help students become successful adults. Vocational training institutions that help to build a skilled workforce to support the local community are included.
Health & Recreation: Programs that support recreation and leisure opportunities and/or promote a healthy lifestyle. This would include athletic events or equipment.

Exclusions

The following areas are excluded from consideration:

Private companies seeking funding for business activities
Capital works projects (bricks and mortar)
Government bodies traditionally funded by government
General operating expenses/travel/accommodations
Individuals
Political candidates
Programs that do not benefit the people of Cottonwood, Brown, Martin, or Jackson Counties.

Application Requirements

All requests should include the following, which can also be found on the Big Bend Wind Community Grant Application:

The organization’s name, address, phone number, email, and contact person responsible for the request
A brief description of the organization or program’s mission and history
Program or event details, including description, goals, and expected community impacts
Amount of support being requested and total budget for the project
Opportunities for Big Bend Wind employee volunteerism
Proof of qualifying non-profit status, including a tax-exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
Permission to publicize any donation at Big Bend Wind’s sole discretion as long as recipient is given the opportunity to review and provide comment prior to any publication

Measuring Success

Big Bend Wind may request to meet with organizations and program managers, and review policies and procedures to determine whether company support is appropriate. All funding distributions are at Big Bend Wind’s sole discretion. Opportunities for formal review, in the case of partnerships, may also be requested.

Organizations receiving funding are required to submit a simple follow-up report no later than three months after an event or within one year after funding distribution in the case of ongoing programs. Reports should include general project outcomes and results, as well as any relevant supplemental materials such as event photographs, printed materials, newsletters, etc.

You may also download a printable version of the application. Once completed, please email the completed application, along with any attachments or supporting documents to [email protected].

If you have questions about the program, please email the address above or call (507) 476-9271.

Select your category (required), and begin your application for a community grant.

Community Development

Environment

Education

Health and Recreation

First Name

Last Name

Mobile phone

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I agree to receive text messages

Phone

When is a good time to call?

Home Street Address

City

State

Postal Code

What is the full legal name of the organization applying for the grant?

Please provide the organization's mailing address, if different from the address we already have listed:

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code

Tell us briefly about your organization. For example, you may include a brief synopsis of the organization's mission and history - when founded, for what purpose, etc.

Please provide a description of the project to be funded, including the amount of support being requested and total budget for the project.

What specifically will the funding be used for, and how will this benefit the community as a whole?

Please provide the name(s) and title(s) of the board member(s), or key leader(s) of the organization requesting the funding.

Are you willing and able to provide proof of registration, or qualifying non-profit status, including tax-exempt determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service?

Note: It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability. Please refer to our Big Bend Wind Sponsorship Plan for complete details about how donations will be evaluated.

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