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Health and wellnessYouth enrichmentCommunity beautification+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, local government agencies, or faith-based organizations demonstrating community need; a history of or commitment to working in Modesto; logical, reasonable, and measurable goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation methods; feasibility and capacity to complete the project within the one-year grant period; and project sustainability after the grant period. Organizations based outside Modesto may apply if the proposed project directly and exclusively benefits Modesto. The foundation does not consider fundraising event sponsorships, individual sports teams, individuals, religious activities, partisan political activity, operational expenses or existing deficits, or school fundraising projects.
outreach ministryeducationmission endeavors+3 more
Who can apply: Projects, initiatives, and advancement of new or existing programs are encouraged. Grants for covering or offsetting normal organization operating costs are discouraged. Category A supports ministries outside St. John's that provide outreach ministry or resources for education and mission endeavors of the ELCA, domestic and foreign. Category B supports ministries and physical facilities within St. John's for outreach, education, mission, additional facilities, and maintenance/preservation/improvement of physical facilities.
Church community engagementDisadvantaged or underserved communitiesEducation and science education+5 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a Seventh-day Adventist denomination entity or affiliated ministry or charity, be tax-exempt, and have operated continuously for at least two years. Only one grant may be awarded to an organization each year except by invitation.
Catholic educationfaith formationreligious outreach+1 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.
Local community needsHunger reliefEconomic opportunity+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations with projects benefiting the community at large. Organizations may submit up to 25 pending or approved applications at a time and may not reapply to the same facility within the same fiscal year after receiving funding.
Church community engagementDisadvantaged or underserved communitiesEducation and science education+5 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a Seventh-day Adventist denomination-owned or operated entity or an affiliated tax-exempt nonprofit, have operated continuously for at least two years, and agree to financial accounting and audit requirements. Applicants should demonstrate clear goals, objective assessments, and financial stability.
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