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Half a Million for Rural Resiliency The Coover Regional Resiliency Grants support 23 nonprofits serving rural communities across the region. Learn More

This year’s program will be measured in two parts: ​

  • Highest overall percent increase from FY22 (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022) in assets, funds, grantmaking, and Legacy Society members​. This part will be tracked by CFO staff.
  • Your affiliate’s response to these questions:
    • How has your affiliate foundation applied the principles of leadership and community collaboration to your community in the last year?
    • What has your affiliate done to promote planned/Legacy giving in the last year? What is your plan to promote planned giving in your community in the coming months?

Deadline

To be eligible for an award, your affiliate MUST submit responses to the two questions by Feb. 15, 2023.

Awards

  • All Volunteer (43 affiliates):
    • 1st place: $6,000
    • 2nd place: $3,000
    • 3rd place: $2,000
  • Affiliates with staff (10 affiliates):
    • 1st place: $6,000
    • 2nd place: $3,000

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