Event Support of $2,500 or Above:
For event funding requests that exceed $2,500, please refer to the following goals and guidelines to assist you in submitting a letter of intent in one of our regular grant cycles.

Goals for Large Event Requests

• To promote the Foundation’s service area as a “destination” for all-purpose parks and recreational activity, including:
  • In-park activity on a sustained basis
  • Periodic in-park activity over a sustained time
  • Sustainable park and recreational activity resulting from regular or periodic short-term activities/events. To support events that align with the Foundation’s mission and which incorporate local parks, trails, river, and/or other local natural resources.

Guidelines for Large Event Support Grant Requests ($2,500-$10,000)

• A minimum of two years demonstrated success with the event.
• Commitment to provide lasting community benefit, such as a pre- or post-event health-related activity associated with the event lasting at least several weeks in duration.
• The special event to take place within the 10-mile service area with a special priority given to activities that take place in local parks, trails, river, and/or other local natural resource areas.
• Grantees will be encouraged to engage in a Strategic Planning process in order to better plan the future roadmap of their event.
• Grantee must submit all required documentation with application to demonstrate non-profit status, project budget, organizational fiscal responsibility, and board of director involvement.
  • Grantees are encouraged to apply for requests during the specified grant cycles each year.
  • The Grants Committee and Foundation staff will process all event requests as they do other grant requests.