FUNDING GUIDELINES

ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for a grant from NICI, organizations must:

• Provide evidence of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as granted by the Internal Revenue Service or of a political subdivision (schools, municipal foundations, etc.)

• Indicate how many people will be impacted by the project.

• Summarize how the program or project will be accomplished and the expected results.

• Provide a timeline for the project.

• Provide budget information and other sources of funding for the project.

• Submit its most recent audited financial statement and Form 990.

• Provide summary impact reporting as outlined in the grant agreement issued when a grant is approved.

INELIGIBLE CAUSES

NICI will not consider support for the following:

• Individuals

• Organizations that do not have 501(C)(3) or equivalent status.

• Churches and religious organizations*

• Fraternal organizations

• Athletic organizations without a broader mission

• Trips, sporting events, tours, and transportation

• Advertising, film, or video projects

• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns

• Union organizations

• Organizations or projects that directly benefit the company, its employees, or governing bodies with direct oversight of the company.

• Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

• Private Trusts & Private Foundations

• Estate or Estate with a close relationship with a private foundation.

*Organizations connected to faith but who serve a purpose beyond religion can be considered based on the cause they are affiliated with and its alignment with the Foundation’s guidelines and giving criteria.

• Capital campaigns

• First-time programs without a longer-term plan for funding beyond the first year.