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Guidelines for Grant ApplicantsThe Upper Arlington Community Foundation (“UACF”) welcomes grant applications from tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Upper Arlington community. UACF awards grants semi-annually based on a calendar year; grants are due on May 1 and on November 1. UACF intends for our grant application and review process to encourage ideas and proposals from organizations representing a wide variety of fields. The grants committee, comprised of Advisory Board members of UACF, reviews the applications and makes recommendations to the full Advisory Board of UACF. The Advisory Board approves and awards the grants. UACF identified the following fields as priorities for grantmaking: social services, health and wellness services, environment and conservation, arts, senior services, community beautification, and community recreation. CriteriaTo assure the best use of funds available for grantmaking, the grants committee evaluates applications using the following criteria:
UACF generally does not approve grants to support the following requests: operating expenses; deficit financing for programs; capital expenditures, endowments; religious purposes or organizations; annual appeals; membership contributions; conferences; recognition or fundraising events. EligibilityGrant applicants must be either public charities that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or governmental units if grant use exclusively for public purposes. Applicant must be located within or serving the community of Upper Arlington.Grant applications may be requested from and should be submitted to:
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