All applications are
available at the Community Foundation's office in Tryon
You may request them on a Floppy Disc or CD.
Applications for 2008 will be posted as available on this site.
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
2008 Dr. William R. Bosien Fund Application
Application will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Bradley Community Benefit Grants Fund
(Proposal)
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 2008 and 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.
2008 Bradley Community Benefit Grants (Proposal) Application
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.
2008 Bradley Community Benefit Grants (Planning & Education) Application
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.
2008 Kirby Civic Events Fund Application
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. )
2008 Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund Application
Education 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.
2008 Education Awards Program Guidelines and Application Form
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.
2008 Kirby Harmon Field Youth Activities Fund 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
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.
2008 Kirby Rogers Park Fund Application
Application will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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.
$10,000 is available for grants in 2008.
2008 Saluda Community Fund Application
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.
2008 Priscilla & Ellis D. Slater Excellence in Teaching Awards Guidelines and Application
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.
2008 Student Intern Program Guidelines and Application Form
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.
2008 Unrestricted Funds Grant Guidelines and Application Form
Arthur M. and Francis H. Wilhelm Fund
The purpose of the Wilhelm Fund is to provide an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to receive supporting funds for on-going successful programs. In order to be considered for these funds, programs must have been in existence for a minimum of three years and have documentation available demonstrating the success of the program. These grants are for operating expenses, which may include salaries, materials, and advertising.
2008 Arthur M. and Francis H. Wilhelm Fund Application Form
Application will be posted as soon as it becomes available.