All applications are
available at the Community Foundation's office in Tryon
You may request them on a CD.
Applications for 2012 will be posted as available on this site.
You may fill out parts of the application online; however, you must print it out to submit with your complete application. As always, you may also write the information on a paper copy of the application available from our office or website.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
You may request a paper copy or a copy on disc from the Community Foundation.
255 South Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
828.859-5314
foundation@polkccf.org
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
2011 Dr. William R. Bosien Grant Application
Bradley Breakthrough 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.
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.
2011 Bradley Breakthrough Community Benefit Grants Application
Bradley Planning and Studies for
Breakthrough Benefits Grants Fund
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.
2011 Bradley Planning and Studies for Breakthrough Benefits Grants Application
Capacity Building Grants for Organizational Planning & Board Retreats Fund
This competitive Capacity Building Grant Fund was established by the Polk
County Community Foundation in 2011 to assist local nonprofit
organizations with strategic planning and Board retreats that lead to
long-term sustainability. In offering these grants, the Foundation seeks
to fully develop the capacity of nonprofit organizations to fulfill their
missions and positively impact our community for years to come.
Please see the 2012 Unrestricted Grants Application below.
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.
2012 Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund Grant Application
Paul Culberson Quality Local Food Initiative Fund
The Paul Culberson Quality Local Food Initiative is intended to broadly impact our whole community by 1) educating community members about the importance of local food, 2) increasing the demand for local food through increased consumption and 3) supporting the production of quality food by local farmers. Successful grant applications will address one or more of these impact areas.
2012 Culberson Quality Local Food Initiative Fund Grant Application
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
2012 Directory of Kirby Endowment Funds, Competitive Grant Funds and Donor Information
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.
2012 Kirby Civic Events Grant Application
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.
2012 Kirby Harmon Field Grant Application
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.
2012 Kirby Rogers Park Grant Application
Mini-Grants for Educators
The purpose of this fund is to provide resources or activities beyond normal classroom instruction that motivate and inspire students to learn. Field trips, speakers, props, costumes, supplemental materials, individualized computer programs and all imaginative uses of these grant funds are encouraged. There are specific funds available for elementary, middle and Saluda School educators. There is one application for all of these funds. The Foundation shall award your grant from the appropriate fund.
2012 Mini-Grants for Educators
Public Safety Organizations Fund
The Public Safety Organizations Fund was established by the Polk County Community Foundation in 2010 to support the good work of local organizations that provide needed emergency services to our community.
Please see the 2012 Unrestricted Grants Application below.
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 4th grade – rising 12th 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.
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.
2012 Saluda Community Fund Grant Application
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.
Polk County Community Foundation Scholarship
Application for High School Seniors
Class of 2012
Deadline
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 by 1:00 p.m.
Interview Dates:
February 6th, 7th and 8th
March 12th, 13th and 14th
Inclement Weather Make-up Dates:
February 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th
March 19th, 20th, 21st and 23rd
2011
Polk County Community Foundation Scholarship Application for Adults
Going
Back to School
(2012 Application Pending Revision)
Deadline Date:
March 6, 2012
Interview Date:
May 8, 2012
(9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
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.
2012 Priscilla & Ellis
D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards Application
Student Intern Program
The Polk County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Student Intern Program for 2011. 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 $8.00 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.
2012 Student Intern Program Grant Application
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.