Letter of Inquiry: April 15 – June 15

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) hosts the Gala of Giving ~ Catalyst for Change event to raise money for projects that can affect change and growth in the community. Event proceeds support bigger and bolder grants that will help to strengthen Fayette County. The foundation is accepting requests for a $50,000 Catalyst for Change Grant.

CFFC will award a Catalyst for Change Grant in the amount of $50,000. The project should be a true collaboration between two or more nonprofits, showing a collective effort to address community needs. The nonprofits must be located in Fayette County or provide a significant benefit to Fayette County. The project should incorporate county-wide impact, both in the number of people impacted by the project and the geographic reach of the project’s impact. Projects that spark economic growth will be viewed favorably. Projects that anticipate sustainability or can become sustainable will be viewed favorably. The grant should be expended within a year of the award.

Selection process:

• Interested nonprofits submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). LOIs are reviewed by the CFFC Grantmaking Committee. Nonprofits will be notified if they are invited to submit a full Application.
• Invited nonprofits submit an Application. Applications are reviewed by the CFFC Grantmaking Committee. Nonprofits will be notified if they are invited to present their proposal.
• Selected nonprofits present their proposal to the CFFC Board of Directors. The CFFC Board of Directors will make final decisions for the Catalyst for Change Grant in the fall.