BCCC: Letter of Intent Form

BCCC accepts Letters of Intent from August 1 – September 10 each year. Here are the questions for your preparation.

We highly recommend that you review the list of prior grantees and the amounts that were awarded to get an idea of prior awards. Click here for this list.

If the September 10 deadline has passed, we look forward to hearing from you next year!

BCCC Letter of Intent

Form used to provide basic information before submitting formal grant application.

CALL FOR BCCC LETTERS OF INTENT: AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 10
The BCCC grant process consists of two parts: (1) completion of the on-line Letter of Intent form and (2) completion of the on-line Grant Application by invitation only.

Any Benton County registered 501(c)(3) organization or group/individual declaring a 501(c)(3) fiscal non-profit sponsor is invited to submit a Letter of Intent by 11:59pm on September 10th. ** If you are declaring a fiscal non-profit sponsor, you will need their Tax ID# and a copy of their IRS Letter of Determination in order to complete your Letter of Intent.

BCCC will notify (via e-mail) those who have submitted Letters of Intent by September 30th. Those selected to move forward in the grant process will be invited to attend our grant writing workshop in early October. They will submit an on-line Grant Application form between October 1st and October 31st. Notification of grants awarded are sent via e-mail by December 5th. Signed grant agreements are due by December 15th. Checks are awarded in early January.

Grant funds are distributed in January. Grant projects must complete during the calendar year for which they are funded. Final Grant Reports are due 30 days after completion of the project, or December 31st, whichever is earlier. Modifications to an approved project, including budgeted expenses, timeline or activities specified in the approved BCCC Grant Application, must be requested by filing an Interim Grant Report.

The BCCC seeks to identify art, culture and heritage projects that support an active, accessible, cultural life throughout Benton County.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF INTENT:
1.) Your Letter of Intent will be submitted electronically to the BCCC Grant Committee by completing the on-line form below.

2.) Scan and e-mail a copy of your 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination to bentoncoalition@gmail.com by 11:59pm on September 10th.

PLEASE NOTE! Our format requires you to complete the form in one sitting. You may wish to prepare your answers before you begin. If you have questions, email us at: bentoncoalition@gmail.com

Again, both your Letters of Intent form and 501(c)(3) IRS Determination letter must be received by 11:59pm on September 10th to qualify for consideration!

For a look at the BCCC grant history, visit our Grant History page
Name of the organization applying for grant funds:
Contact Name
First Last
Contact Email*
Fiscal Status*
- My organization is a 501(C)(3) non-profit
- I am not affiliated with a non-profit and will declare a fiscal non-profit sponsor
If you are not affiliated with a non-profit, please provide the name of the organization that has agreed to serve as your fiscal non-profit sponsor:
Dollar amount of BCCC grant funding that you are requesting (no commas):*
In three or four sentences, briefly outline the general objectives of the project or event that you would like to have funded. Include: 1. The date(s) or a timeline estimate of the project, 2. Target audience/group of Benton County residents who will most benefit from the project, 3. How the project aims to strengthen art, culture and heritage in Benton County.*
(300 word max.)