The Hickory Community Relations Council (HCRC), an advisory board to the Hickory City Council, is pleased to offer the HCRC Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC)
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/10/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of this initiative is to promote positive human relationships in community by supporting projects and/or programs that promote equal opportunity, resolution of conflicts, and improve relationships among culturally diverse groups in Hickory.
The Community Relations Council provides grants for projects or programs that directly support the CRC’s mission. Priority will generally be given to projects that are designed to deliver the greatest impact on positive human relations, that are most effective in bringing different sub-communities of Hickory together, and that provide services and resources to the people who can most benefit.
Priorities

Priority will be given to programs or projects which will have the greatest impact on positive human relations, that are most effective in bringing together the diverse populations of Hickory, and which provide direct services and resources to the targeted population(s). 
Applicants are encouraged to be creative in developing projects that address real community needs. They are also encouraged to develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations if at all possible.

Funding Information
Awards typically range from $250 – $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria

Applicants may include churches, schools, institutions, 501(c)(3) organizations, and other tax-exempt organizations. Applications from non-profit organizations that have not received formal tax-exempt status may be considered if the group provides sufficient information on the purpose and activities of the organization and the proposed project or program.
Programs requesting grant funding must serve the residents of the City of Hickory.
Funds may be used for contracts for services and/or specified honoraria provided the proposed recipient is providing direct services to the target population.
The HCRC will not consider applications for programs or projects for political purposes, or which promote a particular religious point of view. Funds from the grant program are provided by the City of Hickory and may not be used to pay salaries or construct facilities. The HCRC will not consider applications from City of Hickory departments, but will accept proposals from related support organizations if the requested funds will be used to provide a program or service for which no City dollars are available.

For more information, visit CRC.