Bell Community Foundation (“BCF”) awards grants to IRS-approved nonprofit organizations serving Bell County. The BCF Board determines the number and grant amounts awarded, if any, on an annual basis. Grant amounts range from $2,500 to $20,000.

Applications should detail the grant’s impact on an existing program and its ultimate benefit to our community. The grant application period begins around February 1st. Completed applications may be submitted via the BCF website no later than March 15th. The Board will review applications from late March to early April. Applicants will be notified of the Board’s decision regarding their application from late April to early May. Grant recipients will be asked to provide an impact report along with success stories approximately one year after receipt of the BCF grant.