A note from the CTCF Board

Before submitting an application, keep in mind that many excellent proposals cannot be funded because there are absolute limits to the number of proposals the Fund can study thoroughly and support. We hope that you will take the time to consider how your program fits into our guidelines before you submit a proposal. Should your project be funded, please keep in mind that this is a one-time grant and, although you are eligible to apply annually, this in no way guarantees future funding will be available.

If you have any questions about the grant process, please send an e-mail to info@coquilletribalfund.org. Because of the high number of requests, all grant inquiries must be received in writing.

Who can apply

The Coquille Tribal Community Fund provides project grants to non-governmental organizations in Coos, Lane, Douglas, Jackson and Curry Counties in southwestern Oregon.

The primary focus of the Fund is toward programs or projects in the areas of education, health, public safety, problem gaming, the environment, arts and culture and historic preservation. Proposals that are not clearly within the CTCF priority areas, but not clearly ineligible, are screened by the Fund's Board of Trustees. If at least one Board member seeks a Board meeting discussion of the proposal, it can be considered for funding.

The Fund also makes grants to governmental agencies in counties that overlap the Tribe's Reservation. At this time, these are limited to governmental agencies in Coos County where funds are available for public programs involving schools, police and fire departments and similar agencies.

Public agencies not based in Coos County may benefit from grants indirectly if they apply through a non-profit organization. Public agencies outside Coos County may also apply for grants specifically intended for programs or projects they administer that are located in Coos County.

Funding preference will be given to charities in Coos County.

The process

The application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry. This letter should provide basic information on the organization seeking funding and the project or program to be funded. The Letter of Inquiry gives fund administrators an opportunity to determine whether or not a request fits within CTCF funding guidelines and gives grant-seekers an opportunity to test the eligibility of their requests without having to fill out the more lengthy application form.

To find out what to include in a Letter of Inquiry or to complete a Letter of Inquiry online, click here.

All Letters of Inquiry are reviewed, and grant-seekers should expect to receive notification of the results of the review within four weeks. Grant-seekers whose projects are determined to be eligible for funding will be invited to complete a full application. Application forms will be sent automatically. It is important to note that a determination of eligibility does not mean the program or project will receive funding. It only means that the project falls within the Fund's scope of giving. Not all applications that move to the next step will be approved. Full instructions on how to complete the application will be provided with the application form.

Grant Timeline

	Completed applications due: August 31, 2008
	Board of Trustees meet: January 2009
	Awards: February/March 2009

Note: Because it may take considerable time to gather information to complete the application, it is recommended that Letters of Inquiry be sent at least two weeks prior to the deadline.

Projects that are not eligible

While the Fund makes grants in diverse fields, the following are not eligible for grant review:

	Fundraising benefits or program advertising
	Funding of endowments
	Individual needs
	Medical or scientific research
	Operating budgets for programs
	Recreation and sporting program sponsorships
	Religious programs
	Residential care and medical clinics
	Scholarships or Fellowships

Requests for donations of less than $1,000 that have marketing value should be directed to donations@themillcasino.com. Applications also are available at The Mill Casino • Hotel General Store.

To find out what to include in a Letter of Inquiry or to complete a Letter of Inquiry online, click here.