Please note that our funding guidelines recently changed! Mission Statement Woodard Family Foundation grantmaking is primarily dedicated to organizations in the greater Cottage Grove, Oregon area where the Woodard Family Foundation was founded in 1952, and where today the Woodard family is an employer and active in community affairs. Internal consideration is next given to communities where Woodard family members live. Funding Guidelines First, the foundation only accepts unsolicited grant requests from the greater Cottage Grove, Oregon area. Second, agencies within the greater Eugene-Springfield area must first submit a one-page letter of inquiry outlining a specific amount and purpose. Notification will later be given if the board desires a full proposal. Finally, all other funding occurs only through a targeted initiative originating with one or more members of the Woodard Family. Preference is given to specific projects over general operating support, prevention over rehabilitation; independent charitable organizations over traditionally tax payer supported organizations. Proposal Review and Grant Decisions The Woodard Family Foundation is once again accepting grant applications not to exceed $5,000 per grant applicant. Summer Schedule: March 31: Deadline to submit letter of initial inquiry (required for agencies not based in Cottage Grove.) April 30: WFF will respond YES/NO to submitting a full proposal May 31: Deadline to submit a full proposal for Cottage Grove-based agencies AND others invited to submit a full proposal ($5,000 maximum per request) August: Board meeting Winter Schedule: August 31: Deadline to submit letter of initial inquiry (required for agencies not based in Cottage Grove) September 30: WFF will respond YES/NO to submitting a full proposal October 31: Deadline to submit a full proposal for Cottage Grove-based agencies AND others invited to submit a full proposal ($5,000 maximum per request) January: Board meeting If a proposal or letter or inquiry has been declined it should not be resubmitted unless the Board requests a re-submittal with changes from the original declined proposal. The Board discourages annual fund appeals, even if the applying organization was recently successful in obtaining funding from the foundation. Site visits are frequently conducted and initiated by the foundation. In determining whether or not to submit a proposal for review you are welcome to contact Casey Woodard, President and Executive Director, Woodard Family Foundation at (541) 942-4113 to discuss. How To Apply For A Grant Complete the 2-page Grant Application Cover Sheet in this packet and attach: A narrative proposal and/or letter of length adequate to help the Woodard Family Foundation understand your organization and grant request. Brevity is appreciated. 501(c)(3) documentation from IRS. List of your Board of Directors. Detailed budget for proposed project. Statement describing financial condition of applicant organization to include last fiscal year, the current year to date and most recent audited report (if available). Submit one copy of these materials, single side printing, unstapled, on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper, and photocopy ready to the Woodard Family Foundation to the following address: Woodard Family Foundation 40 South 6th Street Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 (541) 942-4113 (ph) (541) 942-8159 (fax) wbstaff@uci.net To download the Grant Application, please click the link below: Grant Application Here