GRANT INFORMATION

  • Processing
  • Application Guidelines
  • Application Procedures
  • Current Priorities

The Foundation Manager will study each grant request, conduct informal independent investigations and meet, where appropriate, with representatives of the organizations.

The grant proposal summary and cover letter, along with the Manager's independent study will be presented to the Foundation's Grant Committee. That Committee makes the final decision as to the merit of each grant request and the availability of funds.

Criteria to be considered will include:

  • the seriousness of problem being addressed
  • clarity of the project's goals and objectives
  • the potential for success
  • ability to secure funding from other sources
  • board participation and community support
  • availability of Foundation funds
  • Grants are made for charitable purposes to non-profit, tax exempt organizations primarily in Laclede and Howell Counties. However, grants may be awarded to organizations nationally and internationally.
  • The Foundation is interested in grants for "pilot projects" that are both needed and have good chances for success.
  • Grant requests will be encouraged for needed projects, unique in character, which do not duplicate existing services.
  • Organizations may submit one application during a calendar year.
  • The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, although assistance ultimately benefits individuals.
  • Qualified organizations seeking grant support may call and discuss the proposed project prior to submitting a proposal

A Proposal Summary Sheet may be downloaded (pdf) or obtained from the Foundation office. Additionally, the proposal must include the following:

  • A application signed by the chief officer of the governing board which briefly describes the project.
  • The background of the organization.
  • A list of governing Board of Directors.
  • Current operating budget for the organization.
  • The concept and objectives of the project.
  • Number of people expected to be served.
  • The amount of the grant requested and itemized breakdown of expenditure.
  • Benefits to be derived.
  • Other data supporting project, including the amount and other sources of funding.
  • A copy of most recent 501(c)(3) tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

The Heuer Foundation grants are concentrated in several broad areas of need:

  • Educational with emphasis on health scholarships
  • Broad national health issues
  • Animals

Within these general areas, the Foundation seeks to support existing as well as start-up programs that meet needs of disadvantaged youth and their families. In addition, the Foundation proposes to assist programs that increase the quality of life for senior citizens.

The Foundation considers applications only from nonprofit organizations holding a valid 501(c)(3) exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

DEADLINES

Unsolicited grant proposals will be accepted at any time to be reviewed by the Foundation Manager and presented to the Foundation's Grant Committee on an annually. The deadline for grant applications is August 1 of each year.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Charles A. Fuller, Jr.
  • Dianne Stapleton
  • Jerry L. Redfern
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