A Field of Interest fund of the Williamsport-Lycoming Community
FoundationAbout the Ganister Orthodox Foundation
The Ganister Orthodox Foundation is a Field of
Interest fund of
the Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation that has
a committee. Since 2002, the Ganister Orthodox
Foundation has made grants to organizations throughout
the country.
The Ganister Orthodox Foundation was established to
preserve and perpetuate the teaching, mission and
ministry of the Orthodox Church in America or its
canonical successors and its correlative institutions,
organizations, agencies and ministries. Additionally, a
percentage of the income from this fund annually will be
used to meet community health needs.
Ganister Orthodox Foundation Grant Application &
Guidelines
General Criteria for Reviewing Requests
The grant review process is expected to be
competitive—there are always more funding requests than
there is available funding. The Foundation favors
proposals that:
- Address priority needs of the Orthodox Church in
America and/or opportunities in catalytic ways that
enhance its mission.
- Show evidence of qualified leadership to complete
project and responsibly administer grant funds.
- Clearly articulate a need/opportunity, demonstrate an
effective focusing of human & financial resources, and
hold potential for successfully impacting the identified
need/opportunity.
- Combine clear goals with a plan for evaluating
progress & measuring the outcomes to be achieved.
- Demonstrate a stable funding base from other sources
and/or the ability to achieve long-term
self-sustainability, especially when seeking start-up or
seed funding.
- Use volunteers and in-kind support to reduce and
complement financial support.
- Demonstrate potential for Foundation funds to leverage
funding from other sources and/or propose use of a
Foundation grant to attract matching funds.
- Does not duplicate other programs or projects serving
the church.
- Is consistent with the teachings and ministry of the
Orthodox Church in America.
Limitations
Generally no grants will be provided for:
- Endowments (unless created within the Foundation)
- Ongoing operational support (except for seed funding
or in special situations as identified by the fund's
advisory board)
- Annual campaigns and event sponsorships
- Debt reduction
- Direct grants to individuals
- Research grants of a highly technical or specialized
nature
Grant Size
Foundation grants are typically up to $1,000.
Funding Request Process
Applicants must be qualified to receive tax-exempt
contributions, including religious organizations defined
under Section 509(a)(1) and public charities as defined
by IRS Section 501(c)(3). All applicants must complete a
Foundation Grant Application and include all materials
listed on the checklist on page two of the application.
All applicants must submit 1 original and six complete
copies of the application and attachments.
Deadlines & Response Process
Deadline: July 31
Applications must be in the Foundation's offices by 4:00
p.m. on the appropriate deadline to be considered. Final
funding decisions will usually be announced within 8-10
weeks following the deadline. In most cases, a staff
member will call the contact listed on the application
regarding the Board's decision, with a written response
to follow. Applicants are encouraged to contact the
Manager of Program & Scholarship Services, with
any questions.
Grant Application
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