The Shelby County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Louisville, aims to enrich the quality of life for all citizens of Shelby County by providing a permanent, collective, philanthropic resource aimed at addressing the current and future needs of the Shelby County community.
The Shelby County Community Foundation is offering grants through the Shelby County Partnership Grants Fund with an allocation of around $200,000. These grants are specifically aimed at initiatives that seek to improve the lives of people in Shelby County. Grants are awarded on a yearly basis, and all funds must be used within this timeframe or will be forfeited. The foundation encourages applicants to seek additional funding sources and not to rely solely on this grant for project funding. The Foundation retains flexibility in grant amounts, durations, and structures, including the possibility of challenge and matching grants.