Applications Invited for First Solar Community Giving Fund

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About the Organization

Greater Toledo Community Foundation transforms generosity into lasting impact. With over $400 million in assets across 1,000+ funds, we've granted more than $269 million to strengthen education, health, arts, and social services throughout our region.

We connect donors with causes they care about while bringing together leaders, organizations, and resources to tackle our community's biggest challenges. What began with Walter E. Terhune's vision in the 1920s continues today as we help individuals, families, and businesses create positive change that will benefit our region for generations.

About the Grant

The First Solar Community Giving Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in communities around the world. Emphasis is placed on programs that support the First Solar Corporate giving values which include: focusing on “green” and STEM education initiatives, access to clean energy and water in underserved areas, and furthering the development of innovative and sustainable technologies. Priority will be given to organizations located in and serving residents of the United States, India, Malaysia and Vietnam.

The Fund seeks to support projects and services that support these giving values through Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact grants that make a difference in the communities they serve.

Requests for these impact grants must exceed $10,000 (USD) to receive consideration. Requests under $10,000 should be directed to the First Solar local office nearest the grant seeker. In principle, requests should be in English. Separate from the Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact program, applicants can also request a donation of modules and systems from First Solar. Module applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with an installation technician before submitting the application to ensure the project is feasible. Applicants can also request a monetary donation to assist with installation. Typically, this type of financial support has been distributed in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 (USD). Grants will only be awarded to a) nonprofit, charitable organizations that are designated as having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service code or b) organizations capable of demonstrating the ability to fulfill the charitable purpose of a grant award. The Fund may limit the number of requests accepted by any one requestor at its discretion.

How to Apply

Approved grantees will be required to submit documentation to the Foundation before a grant can be awarded. These items are not required for the initial Letter of Intent. It is preferred that the documents be submitted in English. Grantee organizations with principal headquarters located in the United States must submit the following due diligence documents:

• The names and affiliations of the applicant organization’s board of directors.
• Brief background/history of the requesting organization, including: when and how the organization was established; its mission/purpose; accomplishments to date; and a listing of all current programs and services.
• The organization’s most recent audit. If audited financial statements are not available, the unaudited income and expense statement and balance sheet must be provided.
• The organization’s current operating budget. 5) Copy of the applicant’s tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service. Grantee organizations with principal headquarters located outside the United States must submit the following due diligence documents:
• The names and affiliations of the applicant organization’s board of directors.
• A brief description of past and current programs of the organization. The grantee should note other charitable activities that have been conducted.
• The date the organization was founded and a description of the institutional character of and function of the proposed grantee (educational institution, research institution, etc.).
• A listing of other foundation grants that the grantee organization has received, including the amount, purpose and date when the grant was awarded. Note: If this list is in excess of 25 grants, the grantee should contact Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
• A copy of the charter and/or bylaws of the organization. If English copies of these documents are available, they should be submitted.

Deadline

Saturday, February 1, 2025 11:59 PM

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