Frequently Asked Questions About our Grants

• Q:  Does KACF ever fund an entire project or program?
  A:  In general, entire projects or programs are rarely funded. KACF looks for those groups or organizations which have individually raised a portion of the required funds and/or have enlisted the financial support of other organizations.

• Q:  What about ongoing programs?
  A:  For ongoing programs, applicants must have a plan for future funding and support from other sources. Grants are usually awarded only for a definite period of time, normally for twelve months or less. It is important to show a need for the grant and how our modest grant would make an impact to an existing program.

• Q:  What else does that Grants Committee consider?
  A:  At a minimum, an agency or organization must; 1) definitely establish the need, quality, effectiveness, etc., of its service and the same of the project or program for which it is seeking a grant, and 2) exhibit a genuine commitment toward the project or program rather than being primarily concerned with the perpetuation of the organization.

• Q:  Will the Grants Committee put restrictions on the grant?
  A:  The KACF reserves the right to place performance requirements (contingencies) on a grant award, such as requiring that the additional revenues needed to implement the project be secured prior to the grant being paid.