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About the Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund

 

A component fund of the Union County Community Foundation, designated for the benefit of the Borough of Lewisburg

 

 

In his will, the late Charles F. Lindig set aside a portion of his estate for the benefit of projects directed towards the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg.  Mr. Lindig wanted this fund to serve as a living memorial to his grandparents, Charles F. Lindig and Sarah Bobb Lindig and to his parents, Fred W. Lindig and Nettie Walter Lindig.  According to his will, he did this, "In grateful appreciation of the opportunities accorded to my family by the Community of Lewisburg."

 

In accordance with Mr. Lindig's wishes, the Union County Community Foundation accepts applications for grants from this fund. 

General Criteria for Reviewing Requests

The grant review process is competitive—there are always more funding requests than there is available funding. The Foundation favors proposals that:

  • Address priority community needs and/or opportunities in innovative ways that enhance the quality of life within the Borough of Lewisburg.
  • 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 show 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 Borough of Lewisburg.
  • Stimulate cooperation and collaboration among agencies and/or between the public & private sectors where possible.
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 Foundation's Board of Directors)
  • Annual campaigns and event sponsorships
  • Debt reduction
  • Grants to individuals
  • Research grants of a highly technical or specialized nature
  • Scholarships, fellowships, honorary awards, or travel grants (except as provided via donor-established scholarship funds  managed by high schools and colleges)
  • Programs and/or projects located outside of the Borough of Lewisburg, unless a major function of the program or project is to serve the Borough of Lewisburg.
Funding Request Process

Applicants must be qualified to receive tax-exempt contributions as defined by the IRS-in the vast majority of cases, applicants will be 501(c)(3) organizations. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status may work through another qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is willing to serve as a fiscal agent for the applicant. All applicants must submit one original and six complete copies of the application and attachments.

Deadlines and Response Process

Deadline: January 1

Applications must be in the Foundation's offices by 4 p.m. on the first business day following the deadline to be considered. Applications received after the deadline for submission will be held until the next deadline or returned to the applicant, as appropriate. Final funding decisions will usually be announced within 8-10 weeks following each 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. For more information, please contact Betty Gilmour.

Grant Application

Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund Grant Application (165 KB PDF)
 

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Important Dates

 

September 1

Deadline to submit letter of intent to apply for grants from the Danville Area Community Foundation

 

September 1

Deadline to submit letter of intent to apply for grants from the Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation

 

 

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