HELPING LOCAL NONPROFITS

Offering a Hand Up

The Foundation is determined to make Shelby the best community it can be by investing in programs that result in a strong, safe, prosperous city that is full of opportunities for all residents. Through the Foundation’s grant making capabilities, financial assistance is provided to local organizations to help bolster their services which improves residents’ quality of life.

The Foundation offers two grant cycles, in the spring and fall, and another through our Women’s Fund, all with the purpose to better our local community.

FOUNDATION GRANTS

How to Apply

The Foundation accepts grant applications on a semi-annual basis, typically in the spring and fall. All applicants must be a 501 (c)(3) qualified charitable organization and/or government agency/school and fill out our grant application.

“The Shelby Foundation helps North Central State College and our local schools which affords students the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge.”

– North Central State College

“Throughout the years The Shelby Foundation has been a catalyst to the success of the Shelby YMCA.

Recently, we have been able to reach females in the community through two grants from the Women’s fund. The Red Cross babysitters course teaches ages eleven and older how to provide care for children in a safe, professional, and nurturing manner. The female self-empowerment workshop teaches females of all ages how to protect themselves in dangerous situations. These courses would not be made possible without the generosity of the Women’s Fund of the Shelby Foundation.”

– Ashley Pifer, Executive Director, Shelby YMCA

WOMEN’S FUND GRANTS

How to Apply

The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation accepts grant applications once a year, typically in January. Proceeds from “100 Women from Shelby” memberships fund programs in and around Shelby to promote intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic and cultural growth for women.