Mini Grant Guidelines
One way the Bean Foundation accomplishes its' mission is by strategically directing resources through our mini grant program.
Grant Submission Deadline:
(Bi-annual grant deadlines are the first Friday of March and October)
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October 6th, 2023
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March 1st, 2024
Who Should Apply?
Any applicant requesting up to $10,000 and who meets the selection criteria outlined may apply.
Selection Criteria:
(The project, to which the funding request is submitted, should meet the criteria outlined below)
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Align with the Bean mission
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Serve communities of Jefferson County and/or Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs
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Exhibit community support through partnerships and/or letters of support
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Demonstrate a positive economic impact to the communities served
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Present evidence of strategic financial stewardship
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Exist as a program or project of the applicant
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Tax exempt or government entity
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Grant application is received by the deadline
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Grant request amount up to $10,000
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Grant reports have been completed for any previous Bean grant awards
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Request meets all other specified grant guidelines established by the Bean board
Grant Awards:
Grant award notices will be communicated to applicants by end of July for March applications, and end of December for October applications.
Grant Reports:
All grantees must submit a grant report within one year of receiving grant funds to remain eligible for consideration of future grant funding. Reporting is customized to grant selection criteria.
*The Bean Board reserves the right to alter the mini grant guidelines and process at any time without notice to participants.