The following represents the Eligibility Principles that the Madison County Annual Grant creators believe best represent their goals for the grant. These grant guidelines are specific to the Madison County Annual Grant. Northern Piedmont Community Foundation has a set of grant guidelines for all the grant cycles we run throughout the year.

 The Madison County Annual Grant invites proposals for projects that strengthen the fabric of Madison County by addressing community challenges or creating new opportunities. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and based in Madison County or primarily serve Madison County. The grant awards range from $1,000-$5,000. The Madison County Annual Grant invites proposals for projects from 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have been in operation for at least three years, and who deliver services within Madison County Virginia.

Nonprofit organizations considering applying are strongly encouraged to speak with a staff member at the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation prior to submitting an application.

Eligibility and Funding Principles

Grants are allocated for program services as well as general operating support. This grant award provides unrestricted funding to help organizations with on-going or emergent needs. By emergent, we mean that the grant awards may fund a specific program or project in which needs are immediate in nature and address or alleviate hardship. We encourage collaborative proposals that build and develop community resources and partnerships.

Generally speaking, most successful funding requests do one or more of the following:

·       help sustain successful existing programs;

·       scale-up existing programs in the number/areas served;

·       make quality improvements to existing programs;

·       start new programs; or

·       make purchases for needed equipment, supplies, or training

Priority consideration will be given to nonprofits demonstrating strong management and a proven track record of accomplishments.