Dr. William R. Bosien Fund

The Polk County Community Foundation accepts applications in the following areas for funding from the Dr. William R. Bosien Fund:
1.  Projects to enhance patient care in the hospital and in the community.
2.  Projects to enhance the availability of medical care for those in the 
     community who otherwise could not afford that care.
3.  Sponsorship of programs by recognized authorities to educate the general 
     public on healthcare subjects.

 Please call the Foundation for additional information

 

2010 Dr. William R. Bosien Grant Application

 

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Bradley Community Benefit Grants Fund
 

All Bradley Community Benefit Grants must fall within the parameters of the Bradley vision: 

Bradley Community Benefit grants shall significantly improve the quality of life of Polk County residents for generations.  The Bradley Board shall seek grantmaking opportunities which result in long-term impacts for our community as a whole and which may require a long-range view. 

In 2009, preference will be given to grants that support one of the following two areas of interest; however, the Bradley Board will consider all grant proposals which are breakthrough proposals and meet the overall vision of the Bradley Community Benefit Grants to provide significant long-term benefits to our Polk County community.
 

2010 Bradley Community Benefit Grants Application

 

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Bradley Community Benefit Grants Fund
(Planning & Education)

Grants may be awarded for models, studies, seed money, conferences, learning opportunities, or the development of plans which are intended to lead to a significant long-term benefit for our community as a whole.  These grants should ultimately result in making Polk County an even more desirable place to live for generations.  Grant proposals will be accepted in the areas of charitable, educational, medical and community benefits.

2010 Bradley Planning and Education Grants Application

 

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Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund 

The Polk County Community Foundation accepts applications for agricultural development which shall be defined as those projects which promote the development of  crops, livestock, environment and related industries. )

 

2010 Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund Grant Application

 

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Elementary Seeds for Education Awards

The purpose of this fund is to provide resources or activities beyond normal classroom instruction that motivate and inspire students to learn.  Grants are available for Polk County elementary school educators who wish to directly benefit one or more students by creating a unique learning experience.

 

2010 Elementary Seeds for Education Fund Application

 

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Kirby Endowment Fund

The Polk County Community Foundation oversees the Kirby Endowment Fund which is a collection of 28 separate funds benefiting organizations in the area. More information about these funds are available by calling the Foundation. You may also request a brochure about these funds by e-mailing the foundation at foundation@polkccf.org

 

2010 Competitive Grant Funds, Kirby Endowment Funds and Donor Information Booklet

Deadlines for submission of the Kirby Grant Request Form for 2010:
January 26, March 23, May 18, September 7

 

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Kirby Civic Events Fund

The Kirby Endowment has a fund for civic events in the Tryon area. Every year, the Polk County Community Foundation awards grants from this fund to one or more organizations in support of enjoyable civic events in the Tryon area. 

 

2010 Kirby Civic Events Grant Application

 

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Kirby Harmon Field Youth Activities

The Kirby Endowment has a fund for sports and recreational activities for youth at Harmon Field.  The Polk County Community Foundation awards grants from this fund to one or more organizations to support sports and recreational activities oriented toward the development of teamwork and good citizenship among the youth in the area.  The events must be free to the public unless donations or admissions charges are used to help pay for the event and all revenues collected in excess of expenses are returned to the Harmon Field Fund. The total amount available in 2004 is over $8,000. 

2010 Kirby Harmon Field Grant Application

 

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Kirby Rogers Park Fund

The Kirby Endowment has a fund for entertainment and educational community programs at Rogers Park.  Every year, the Polk County Community Foundation awards grants from this fund to one or more organizations to support entertaining, educational and innovative events at the Gibbs Amphitheater at Rogers Park.  The events must be free to the public unless donations or admissions charges are used to help pay for the event and all revenues collected in excess of expenses are returned to the Rogers Park Fund.  
 

2010 Kirby Rogers Park Grant Application

 

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Middle School Educators Awards

The purpose of this fund is to provide resources or activities beyond normal classroom instruction that motivate and inspire students to learn.  Grants are available for Polk County middle school educators who wish to directly benefit one or more students by creating a unique learning experience.

 

2010 Middle School Educators Fund Application

 

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REACH  Fund

The REACH Fund is a non-endowed fund that was established at the Polk County Community Foundation in 2002 by anonymous donors who wish to provide deserving Polk County students (rising 4^th grade – rising 12^th grade) with opportunities to help them reach their potential and develop their talents.  The ideal candidate is a capable student who would benefit enormously from the boost of an extracurricular educational opportunity.  Students may request funds to develop their talents for leadership, poetry, writing, music, art, science, general academics, sports or the like.  The program or activity selected should help the student to reach new heights in the chosen activity and to open new worlds to the student.  The activity may be an overnight camp, a day camp, lessons, an opportunity to travel with a group of students with similar talents on a program developing or demonstrating these talents or the like.  This fund is meant to reach students who are unable to fund such experiences, but who will value such experiences.  Preference will be given to employees of Tryon Estates who have been employed at that facility for at least one year, and also to children of employees. (Students who qualify for the Tryon Estates preference may reside outside of Polk County provided they live within the service area of the Polk County Community Foundation.)  Grants will be awarded in amounts up to $500. 

 

Please contact the Community Foundation for information.

 

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Saluda Community Fund
 

Grants may be awarded to Saluda organizations for:
(a) civic events in Saluda which are open to residents of Saluda and may be attended by others as well,
(b) non-recurring expenses or capital projects like repairs to roofs, remodeling and the purchase of equipment which will
     last for some years (however, no more than one-half of the annual distribution should be awarded for the capital
     projects of any one organization), and
(c) other special projects considered worthwhile by the Polk County Community Foundation.

$10,000 is available for grants in 2008.

 

2010 Saluda Community Fund Grant Application

 

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Scholarship Awards

Education Awards are available for anyone interested in furthering their education. There are awards for graduating high school seniors, people returning to school, and students already enrolled in college. Awards may be used at colleges and universities, or technical schools. There is one application for all of the awards offered by the Foundation.    
 

Information on specific Scholarships click here.

2010 Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

2010 Polk County Community Foundation Scholarship Application for Adults Going Back to School

Deadline Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by 1:00 p.m.

Interview Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010

 

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The Priscilla & Ellis D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards 

The Priscilla & Ellis D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards for local public education teachers participating in advancement programs. They are intended to strengthen the public school systems by encouraging professional growth and development of local teachers.

 

2010 Priscilla & Ellis D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards Application

 

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Student Intern Program

The Polk County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Student Intern Program for 2008.  $12,000 is available for intern grants in 2008.  Agencies may request an intern for the summer.  Internships are also available for projects that take place during the school year.  The agency will be responsible for the hiring of interns directly under guidelines provided by the Foundation.

The Polk County Community Foundation will provide the grant directly to the agency.  The agency will be responsible for the intern’s hiring, training and salary payments.  The intern is an employee of the agency.

The Foundation continues to support employment opportunities that benefit both the agency and the intern, funding the salary of the intern at a rate of $7.00 an hour plus the agency’s share of FICA.  Each intern’s salary is to be treated as income to the intern, subject to FICA and income taxes.

 

2010 Student Intern Program Grant Application

 

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Unrestricted Grants

Unrestricted Grants are available to area nonprofits. These grants are to support programs that improve the quality of life in the community centered in and around Polk County, North Carolina. The Foundation accepts proposals for grants in each of eight broad program fields: Advancing Philanthropy, Arts & Humanities, Conservation, Education, Health, Human Needs, Community Affairs, and Diversity.

 

2010 Unrestricted Grants Application

Application Deadline:
First Cycle:  By Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Second Cycle: By Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

Interview Dates:
First Cycle:  April 19, 20, 21, 2010
Second Cycle: September 20, 21, 22, 2010

Notification of funding decision:
First Cycle:  By Friday, May 28, 2010
Second Cycle: By Friday, October 22, 2010