Purpose
The Russell Agency Community grant is available to any qualified organization meeting the following criteria. The selected organization will get a $250 donation.

Please note these grants are directed toward general operating support only and should not be applied to golf or dinner fundraising events.

Nomination Criteria
To receive a Community grant, the nominating party must:

• Volunteer at a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Restrictions
Organizations are not eligible for the Community grants if they:

• Do not qualify for tax-deductible contributions under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
• Restrict participation on the basis of religion
• Are supported by parents primarily for the benefit of their children, such as schools, youth athletic teams, scout troops, school bands/choirs and parent-teacher associations (if the nominating party plays a leadership role in the organization, the application will be considered)
• Pose a legal conflict of interest for either the Agency or the applicant

Eligibility

• This grant strictly recognizes community service.
• Nominations may be submitted throughout the year.
• An applicant may receive only one Community grant annually.
• An applicant may designate only one organization to receive the $250 grant.

Deadline for Submission
Applications must be received by October 1, 2009.