FDC Micro-Grant and Major Grant Program Details
Fox Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Program and Major Grant Program make grants to small- and medium-sized (annual budgets under $1 million) local organizations working to create a better community. FDC’s Micro-Grant Program provides grants of under $5,000 and FDC’s Major Grant Program provides funding over $5,000.
Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations serving Champaign County that demonstrate clear plans for achieving clear results for their programs. Organizations must be able to demonstrate that they deliver services in a cost-effective yet professional manner.
FDC grants should serve as a catalyst to larger, longer programs
by assisting the organization in leveraging additional funding
immediately or over time. While the initial funding for the program
or project may be solely provided by FDC, a clear plan for on-going
support from other agencies, individuals, or other mechanisms must
be demonstrated, as FDC grants (Micro or Major) are usually one-time
grants. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status to apply for a FDC
Micro- or Major Grants.
Funding Priorities
FDC focuses its Micro-Grants and Major Grants in these categories:
- Elementary Education Enrichment (K-5): after school or mentoring programs, educational materials or curriculum development, arts enrichment, technology expansion, etc.
- Low Income Basic Needs: innovative programs that help to shelter, feed, or care for low-income or disadvantaged residents in the community
- Technology Enhancement: groups seeking to increase their internal technology capacity for increased quality of service or groups seeking to bring technology to disadvantaged groups to expand their opportunities
- Job training: programs that help to connect qualified people with available jobs, especially those that empower disadvantaged individuals or populations
- Social Entrepreneurship: mission-linked income-generating programs that help to sustainable raise money long-term for non-profit organizations
Fox Development Corporation prefers to seed new ideas without
that focus on achieving results through creative use of resources
and new program models. FDC grants should serve as a catalyst
to engage a broader sector of the community in the organization’s
work through increased individual support, in-kind donations,
corporate involvement, fees for services, social entrepreneurial
projects, etc. FDC Micro-Grants and Major Grants are usually
one-time grants.
FDC Micro-Grant and Major Grant Eligibility & Restrictions
Fox Development Corporation funds the following:
- Organizations serving Champaign County region and residents
- Organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations with budgets under $1 million
- Organizations able to demonstrate clear program plans or measurable results
- Organizations on the cutting edge of non-profit service delivery who deliver services in a cost-effective, professional and creative manner
- Organizations that seek to use FDC funds as a catalyst to larger, longer programs by leveraging additional funding
- Organizations with programs focusing on one or more of these areas: Elementary Education Enrichment (K-5), Low Income Basic Needs, Technology Enhancement, Job Training, and Social Entrepreneurship
Fox Development Corporation does NOT fund the following:
- Organizations not serving Champaign County
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations with budgets over $1 million
- Organizations not able to demonstrate clear program plans or measurable results
- Organizations seeking to use FDC funding as the sole means of program or event support
Application Details
FDC Micro-Grants: Applications are accepted year-round, as funding is available. Applications are accepted on-line or by printing and filling out a Micro-Grants form. All required attachments must be emailed or mailed for full consideration. You will be notified within six weeks of approval or denial or if additional information is required. No phone calls please.
FDC Major Grants: Applications are accepted year-round, as funding is available. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly while grant funding is available. Applications are accepted on-line or by printing and filling out a Major Grants form. All required attachments must be emailed or mailed for full consideration. You will be notified within twelve weeks of approval or denial or if additional information is required. No phone calls please.