Grant for Community Development Projects in Russell County

• Grant award of up to $5,000
• Funding for a specific project or clearly defined project phase
• Partial award may be offered at LAF's discretion

• Completed LAF Grant Application (Fillable PDF or Manual PDF)
• Documentation of committed cash match equal to at least 20% of the grant request
• Project Priorities table if submitting more than one application
• Written documentation supporting third-party cash contributions
• Indication of whether applicant can accept a partial award and any minimum award conditions

• Project must provide a direct and substantive community or economic benefit within Russell County, Kentucky
• Applicant must have a Tax ID or EIN to receive an award
• Applicant must demonstrate committed cash funding equal to at least 20% of the requested grant amount
• Eligible applicants include local governments, public agencies, public schools, private schools, 501(c)(3) organizations, and private businesses proposing eligible community projects
• Projects must address a community need or opportunity and provide a meaningful community or economic benefit
• Private business applicants must demonstrate the project principally benefits the broader community rather than the business itself
• Applicant may receive no more than one LCADF or RCDF grant during the same funding cycle
• Applications must be submitted in hard copy by mail, carrier service, or hand delivery

The mission of the organization is to encourage philanthropic giving by providing an accessible means for contributions to be made to permanent endowments that benefit charitable concerns related to community and economic development, education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, and civic beautification.