In many areas of Appalachia, community foundations are the only philanthropic option for nonprofits, local government entities and other community groups. READY Community Foundations provides no-cost training to help these organizations strengthen operations, programming and fundraising. Following completion of the training program, participants will be eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funding (no-match required) to implement internal capacity-building projects and bolster their organizations as critical local funding sources.
Before you apply for READY Community Foundations, please be sure you can meet the following requirements:
Two participants from your organization, one of which must be the executive director or highest-ranking staff member.
Ability to commit up to 30 hours for virtual training.
Availability during the six-week timeframe of your desired course. See options here.