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Thank You Swan Valley!

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Our community celebration at the Hungry Bear on June 27th was a big success.

A great big thank you to the 100 Swan Valley Residents that came to the Swan Valley Community Foundation 2023 Celebration Dinner and thank you to the Hungry Bear for hosting us.
By all accounts everyone had a good time, the food was excellent, and the music was fine.
Best of all, lots of laughter, and good conversations with old friends and new.

We shared a a brief history of the Foundation with our guests and how it was time to formulate a new strategic plan. We asked them to help us over dinner by talking about community needs they saw in the valley and how the Foundation might help.

We asked folks to write their ideas down on cards, and if willing, to volunteer to help with foundation projects or even serve on the board.

The response was very positive and we collected 71 cards. Now we are transcribing the cards and collating the suggestions. We will send out an informational email later in July that summarizes the suggestions and describes what the Foundation sees for its agenda over the next few years.

Joyce Sharp with acclaim from all, received the first annual Swan Valley Community Service Award, for her tireless and unstinting work supporting the Swan Valley Emergency Services and the Swan Valley Fire Service Area Board.
Seven Swan Valley community oriented groups successfully applied for SVCF community service grants. Representatives from those groups received their grants after dinner.
Each representative spoke about their group and how they were going to use the funds.
The groups received a total of $9,100 in Grants. These funds will help: the Alpine Artisans bring musical artists into Swan Valley Elementary School; the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 install lights on our flag at the Community Hall; the Living with Wildlife Foundation clean up wildlife attractants at campsites throughout the valley; the Swan Valley Community Library replace the worn out classics collection; the Swan Valley PTA host the Missoula Childrens’ Theatre; the Swan Valley Senior Services provide nutritious hot meals to our elderly, and the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society repair a leaky roof at the Museum.

And finally a great big thank you to those who donated funds. That is really appreciated and supports the continued work of the Foundation.

We wish everyone in the Swan Valley to have a very good Fourth of July!

Community Grant Applications

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Grant applications are available to download from the Swan Valley Community Foundation web site: Grant Application

The Swan Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) Community Support Fund is a small grant program administered by SCVF. Its purpose is supporting eligible Swan Valley non-profit organizations and their efforts that benefit the Swan Valley Community. The SVCF Community Support Fund is funded in part through a grant from the William H. Donner Foundation Inc. and community gifts.

Eligible Applicants IRS designated charitable organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions.  If an applicant is not a designated charitable organization, government agency, or educational institution, it may be sponsored, in writing, by an eligible non-profit organization. The applicant must be located in and/or provide services directly benefiting the community of Condon and the Swan Valley.

There is $6000.00 available in the grant pool. Grant applications are competitive and may range from $500 minimum to a $1,500 maximum. Financial participation in the project by the applicant is encouraged but not required.

Funds may be requested for projects and endeavors that benefit the Swan Valley Community. This may include but is not limited to Community service or development projects that address one or more of the following: strengthening community connections, welcoming residents to rural living, celebrating the rich history, traditions, and rural culture of the Swan Valley and enhancing its ecological, financial, and economic stability. SVCF does not provide funds or grants for political purposes or for advocacy issues.

The Swan Valley Community Foundation Community Support Fund Grant applications are due by June 12th. Non-profits and groups serving the Swan Valley from Summit to Goat Creek are encouraged to apply. Grants will be awarded on June 27th at the SVCF 10 Year Anniversary Celebrating Community With a Dinner and Dance at the Hungry Bear.

Community Support Fund Announcement!

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There will be an informational meeting on December 13th at 6:00 PM at the Swan Valley Elementary School Library. At the meeting the Swan Valley Community Foundation will make a short presentation about the Community Support Fund and discuss the grant application process and criteria. Grant applications can be picked up at the meeting or are available to download from the Swan Valley Community Foundation web site: Grant Application

The Swan Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) Community Support Fund is a small grant program administered by SCVF. Its purpose is supporting eligible Swan Valley non-profit organizations and their efforts that benefit the Swan Valley Community. The SVCF Community Support Fund is funded through a grant from the William H. Donner Foundation Inc.

Eligible Applicants include IRS designated charitable organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions. If an applicant is not a designated charitable organization, government agency, or educational institution, it must be sponsored in writing, by an eligible organization. The applicant must be located in and/or provide services that directly benefit the community of Condon and the Swan Valley.

There is $3500.00 available in the grant pool. Grant applications are competitive and may range from $500 minimum to a $3,500 maximum. Financial participation in the project by the applicant is encouraged but not required.

Funds may be requested for projects and endeavors that benefit the Swan Valley Community. This may include but is not limited to educational projects and efforts, collaborative projects with other non-profit organizations, projects that support the history, culture and traditions of the Swan Valley, community development projects that strengthen financial and economic stability, projects that encourage stewardship of natural resources, and projects that support basic human needs.

The Swan Valley Community Foundation Community Support Fund Grant applications and criteria become available December 13th, 2016. Non-profits serving the Swan Valley from Summit to Goat Creek are encouraged to apply.

Four copies of the grant application and supporting documents must be submitted no later than Jan 5th, 2017. Grants will be competitive. The grant awards will be announced January 26th, 2017 and funds will be available Feb 1 for disbursement.

Great News!

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This is exciting. The Swan Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has received a significant grant from the William H. Donner Foundation Inc.

The Swan Valley Community Foundation invites the public to help celebrate the receipt of $70,000 grant from the William H. Donner Foundation, Inc. of Tarrytown, New York. A formal announcement of the award and presentation of the initiatives will be at the October 18th Swan Valley Community Council Meeting. The council meeting starts at 7:00 and the announcement is the last agenda item for the council.  The SVCF is providing refreshments and delectable hors d’oeuvres especially created by Pam Forder. They will be available during a short recess prior to the announcement. The presentation will describe the SVCF, the grant award, how the funds will be used to benefit the community and opportunities for involvement.

 

Swan Valley Community Foundation working hard for the community.

Swan Valley Community Foundation working hard for the community.