Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation Grant

The Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation Grant Application is a private foundation grant opportunity for registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Rabun County and the Rabun community. The Lake Burton Civic Association serves people who love Lake Burton and the surrounding area, with a mission to promote and maintain the integrity and interests of the lake and those who live there. The Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation with support from the association and the community. The foundation raises funds through community activities including the LBCA Tour of Homes and the Annual LBCA Golf Tournament, and those funds are channeled back into the Rabun community. During its lifetime, the Lake Burton Civic Association and the foundation have contributed over $2 million to the Rabun community. The source material identifies past community impact in the operations of Volunteer Fire Departments and nonprofits, as well as educational journeys of scholarship recipients. The 2026 grant cycle is open for applications, with qualified applicants directed to apply online through the provided application link. Grant recipients must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations that benefit the Rabun community. The available source material does not state a minimum award, maximum award, total program funding, number of awards, match requirement, or specific allowable and unallowable costs. Applicants are asked to answer questions in the LBCA Foundation Grant Application to help the foundation understand the organization and its mission. The application also requests financial documents and supporting documents. Examples of supporting documents provided in the source include brochures, testimonials, and letters of support. Requested financial documents and supporting materials must be emailed to grants@lbcafoundation.org. The application deadline for the 2026 grant cycle is June 1, 2026. The source states that qualified grant applicants can apply online and should email requested financial and supporting documents to the foundation’s grants email address. No separate letter of intent, concept paper, pre-proposal, notice of intent, webinar, question deadline, award notification date, or performance period is stated in the provided material. Jeanine Marlow, identified as the LBCA Foundation Grant Chair, described the foundation as serving as both partners and stewards, connecting resources with purpose and helping the Rabun community grow into the future. Her statement indicates that the foundation views each grant as a reflection of collective faith in the community. The source does not provide evaluation criteria beyond the requirement that recipients be registered 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting the Rabun community.

Clearly show registered 501(c)(3) status, explain how the organization benefits the Rabun community, and use supporting documents such as brochures, testimonials, or letters of support to strengthen the application.