Fulton Association for Community Enrichment Multi-Fund Grant

2022 Update

Beginning in 2022, applications for grants from the FACE Community Impact Fund, the D.S. Flikkema Foundation Fund, and the Harbor Crest Legacy Fund for Fulton have been streamlined into one process. To save time and effort, nonprofit organizations only need to submit one grant application to be considered for grants from these different funds. 

The maximum amount awarded per application is $5,000. Applications will be prioritized and balanced to determine how best to allocate limited funds.

PURPOSE

• FACE Community Impact Fund: FACE Community Impact grants may be used to fill a variety of funding needs for organizations serving the Fulton, IL area. 

• D.S. Flikkema Foundation Fund: D.S. Flikkema Foundation grants may be used broadly for charity, community advancement, education, and religion. 

• Harbor Crest Legacy Fund for Fulton: The Harbor Crest Legacy Fund benefits services and programs that help Fulton residents live at home successfully, avoiding or delaying the need for them to move to an out-of-town nursing facility.

Examples of funding needs that impact grants can address include:

• Building an organization’s capacity to serve

• Supporting an organization’s project or activity

• Critical equipment/technology needs

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are submitted via our online grant system. In this competitive process, applications are reviewed and scored against other applications received. Applications are reviewed and approvals are made by the FACE Advisory Board.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Serve the Fulton community. The organization does not have to be Fulton-based but may apply only for projects or services that directly benefit the Fulton community.

• Be a nonprofit public charity recognized under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a government entity or a school, or organizations carrying out a charitable purpose who do not have any of those statuses may apply with a fiscal sponsor or agree to expenditure reporting.

Evaluation Criteria

FACE Community Impact grants are reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria:

• Overall Impact: What important benefits would this grant provide to the community?

• Breadth of Reach: How many people in the Fulton area will benefit?

• Inclusion: What ages (children, youth, young adults, seniors), genders, income levels, etc. does this grant impact?

• Community Leverage: To what extent does this grant involve partnership with others, funding from other sources, and/or engagement of volunteers to accomplish its goal?

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We’re here to help you to be as successful as you can with your grant application. To discuss if your project is the right fit, contact:

Steve Gottcent / email
Call (563) 326-2840

Final Reports

FACE Multi-Fund Grant recipients need to complete a final report when they have used their grant for its intended purpose (no later than one year from receipt of the grant).  Final reports are to be completed in the same online system used to submit your grant application. 

Click here to log in and complete your final report for the FACE Multi-Fund Grant you received.