Grants

Buffalo County Community Partner Grants

The Community Partners grant philosophy is to make funds available to assist groups in collaborative efforts that will lead toward the attainment of the community's 10 priority health goals. These goals have been prioritized by the residents of Buffalo County for attainment by 2010: Lead Levels in Children, Air Quality (Environmental Tobacco Smoke), Access to Health Care, Safety (Motor Vehicle Restraint Use and Fall Prevention in Older Adults), Stress on the Family Unit (Tobacco Use, Alcohol Use, Illegal Drug Use, Mental Health), Reduce Obesity, Health and Spirituality, Infant Mortality, Affordable Housing, and Transportation. Grant funds provide the potential for new coalitions and seek to effect lasting change for betterment in quality of life for Buffalo County residents.

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Types of Grants

Three grant opportunities are available to the community - 1) project grants 2) simple grants 3) youth grants.

1) Project Grants (Unavailable): Quarterly grant awards will be available for application for awards up to $20,000. All proposals must relate to the attainment of the Community Partners 10 priority health goals and demonstrate collaboration with other organizations or other types of partners. New in 2006, all grant applicants are encouraged to address environmental strategies. These grant applications will be accepted quarterly: January 10, April 10, July 10 and October 10. Electronic applications are preferred. Please allow 60-90 days for the processing of your application.

2) Simple Grants (Currently Available): Grant awards of up to $5,000 are available throughout the year as matching funds for a project or service. Matching grants or non-matching grants of up to $5,000 are available throughout the year for educational activities that promote goal attainment. New in 2006, all grant applicants are encouraged to address environmental strategies. Applications are accepted throughout the year and preferred electronically. Please allow 30-60 days for the processing of your application.

3) Youth Grants (Currently Available): Youth to Youth Grants are available to youth groups throughout the year. Go to Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board Link to learn more about this grant process. *Grants must be submitted 60-90 days ahead of the project. Please contact our office for deadline information.

The lead organization applying for funds, or its fiduciary, must be a 501(c)(3). Priority of funds will be given to projects or educational activities, which show collaboration with other organizations and Community Partners Goal Work Groups.

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To Apply:

To determine if you qualify for a Community Partner Project or Simple Grant, download the appropriate grant application form, grant procedures and 2010 Action Plan. Grant applications, 2010 Action Plan, and grant procedures are also available by contacting the Buffalo County Community Partners office at (308) 865-2284 or info@bcchp.org.

You are strongly encouraged to contact the Community Partners office prior to submitting your application to discuss your proposed project.

Grant Applications
Project Grant Application - Funds not available at this time
Simple Grant Application - Funds available NOW
Youth Grant Application - Funds available NOW

If you need a Word Document of the Simple Grant Application, please e-mail Community Partners at info@bcchp.org

Resource Materials

Grant Procedures
2010 Action Plan
Enviromental Strategies
Work Plan

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For Further Information Contact:

Denise Zwiener, Director
Buffalo County Community Partners
Phone: 308.865.2280
Email: dzwiener@bcchp.org

Grantee Toolbox

Grant Extension Form
Grant Evaluation Form
Youth Grant Evaluation Form

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