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Grant Application

Applications are now being accepted. 
Grant Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 every year.

  1. To Apply, first, email us at biolegacy01@gmail.com so we can let you know what information we need in addition to the online application.
  2. Then, the Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation grant application can be filled out here.
  3. Questions? see the grant guidelines below, and email us at biolegacy01@gmail.com. We would be happy to help!
  4. We review grant applications twice a year. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1.
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Grant Guidelines

The BIO Legacy Foundation is currently accepting grant proposals that demonstrate a benefit within the Bird Island and Olivia area, specifically related to: 

  • Education 
  • Recreation 
  • Health 
  • Amenities 

All proposals must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) organization, a unit of government or by a public agency. Please research your organization’s specific tax status prior to application to ensure your organization is eligible. We do require a copy of your letter of determination from the IRS. A nonprofit organization/group that is not organized as a 501(c)(3) must apply through a suitable fiscal agent willing to accept responsibility for the project.

Our granting cycles are held twice per year — in the spring and fall. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1, with award decisions made and presented the following month. Our grants generally range from $500 to $5,000, not to exceed 75 percent of the proposed project, and will be considered for up to 1-year of funding. Award recipients will be required to submit a grant report at the end of the project or one year following the award, whichever comes first. 

The BIO Legacy Foundation prefers proposals that are submitted by local applicants, intentional about involving target populations early in the development of the proposed project, innovative and non-duplicative, have clearly-stated goals and measurable outcomes, and show evidence of one or more ways to continue the project beyond Foundation funding. 

In general, the Bird Island – Olivia Community Foundation will consider proposals for: 

  • Capital (land, building renovation, equipment, computer systems) 
  • Conferences/seminars 
  • Continuing educational opportunities for professionals 
  • Exhibitions/trade shows 
  • Existing programs or projects 
  • Performances 
  • Publications 
  • Program development 
  • Programs or services mandated by law on a case-by-case basis 
  • Research 
  • Scholarships 
  • Start-up funds (with cash match) 

We will NOT consider the following: 

  • Annual campaigns 
  • Debt reduction/retirement 
  • Endowment 
  • For-profit businesses 
  • Fundraising 
  • General-purpose/operating support 
  • Lobbying or political activities 
  • National fundraising campaigns 
  • Ongoing, open-ended grants 
  • Staff support 
  • Ticket sales, raffles, fundraising dinners 
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Grant Application