Hudson-Ellis Grants
Request for Grant Proposals 2014
Made possible through the generosity of Lottie B. Ellis and other donors
who established funds through bequests for the good of Boyle County
The Hudson-Ellis Advisory Board is pleased to announce that grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3)
charitable organizations, schools, and exempt governmental units or their subdivisions serving Boyle
County.
To apply, please email a two page letter (maximum) and IRS Letter of Determination by 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 to Kassie Branham at kbranham@bgcf.org.
Letters must be clearly labeled to include:
Description of grant request
Amount requested
Direct impact this project will have on Boyle County
Detailed project budget narrative (actual cost per item for budget)
Committed or proposed funders
Anticipated outcomes of project and measurement
Supporting documentation from any collaborating agencies (Up to 2 additional pages accepted)
All 501(c)3 organizations that wish to apply for grants must have a complete GoodGiving.net
portrait.
Goodgiving.net is a powerful online search engine that will enhance the visibility of your organization
and educate the community about your mission and programs.
Schools and exempt government units are not eligible to have GoodGiving.net portraits, but will be
asked to provide supporting documentation. Contact Kassie Branham at kbranham@bgcf.org to
inquire about the required additional documentation prior to the July 8th deadline.
One request per agency, please.
Grant amount requested should not exceed $10,000.
A committee of Boyle County citizens will review the letters and decide which agencies will be
awarded grants. Organizations may be asked to provide additional information.
If you have any questions, please call or email Kassie Branham, Blue Grass Community Foundation,
which administers Hudson-Ellis grants.
Phone: 859-225-3343
Email: kbranham@bgcf.org