CCRES is not currently accepting applications for grant funding.  Please revisit this site in January of 2009 for the next RFP.

Click here for a list of 2008-2009 Grant Recipients.

Funding Priorities

The CCRES Board of Directors established the following funding priorities for 2008-2009 grants:

1. Continuing Grants
2. New Grants

            d. School Projects Focusing on Student Achievement

Grant Types

The funding range is $1,000 - $5,000. CCRES will consider larger requests if extenuating circumstances warrant. Matching funds, a specific dollar amount that the grantee or other outside party contributes to the project, are required. Exceptions for In-Kind contributions may be considered.

The following types of grants may be awarded:

• Capital (Funding for construction or equipment)

• Challenge (Funder sets fundraising goal for grantseeker to reach; reward if met)

• General Operating Support (Funding for the general purpose of work of an organization including: personnel, administration, and other expenses for an existing program)

• Project/Program (Funding for specific initiative or new endeavor, not general operating support)

• Seed (Funding designed to help start a new project or charitable activity, or to help a new organization in its start-up phase)

• Technology (Funder donates technological equipment)

Funding Restrictions

CCRES is not presently considering inquiries from or for:

• Current CCRES grantees (excepting requests for continuation)
• For-profit organizations
• Individuals
• Endowments
• Fellowships
• Lobbying
• Political Action
• Scholarships
• Programs outside of CCRES funding priorities

2008-2009 Grant Application

Download the 2008-2009 Grant Application Packet for your use.  This file is saved in Microsoft Word format.