Dr. Samuel D., Martha B. and Mabel I. Sledd Foundation Grant

From Dr. Samuel D., Martha B. and Mabel I. Sledd Foundation

The mission of the Dr. Samuel D., Martha B. and Mabel I. Sledd Foundation is focused on supporting the community within the Fort Wayne/Allen County area through the funding of projects and programs. This trust aims to address local needs, foster collaboration among nonprofits, and enhance the social mission of organizations within this regional scope.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program by the Dr. Samuel D., Martha B. and Mabel I. Sledd Foundation emphasizes funding for projects and programs that adhere to several key principles:

Offer year-round programming to ensure consistent community support.
Provide direct services to individuals, reflecting the core social mission of the applying organization.
Target community needs with demonstrated demand to ensure relevance and necessity.
Benefit a broad segment of the community or specifically aim to aid underserved populations.
Propose projects with measurable outcomes, documentation of results, and plans for long-term sustainability to ensure effectiveness.
Demonstrate diversified income streams and effective financial accountability for organizational resilience.
Encourage collaborative efforts with other organizations to maximize impact and efficiency.
Seek to complement rather than duplicate the efforts of existing non-profits to foster a cohesive community initiative landscape.
Require applicants to have at least three years of operational experience and one year of measurable impact from the specific project or program seeking funding to ensure proven capabilities and success in their initiatives.