Bartlesville
Community Foundation is pleased to announce that a grant cycle for Fall 2009
has launched.The Bowerman Family Fund,
a component fund with BCF, is making grant awards of up to $3,000 available in
a number of program categories.
Charlie
and Corky Bowerman established a fund with BCF several years ago.“Bartlesville Community Foundation provides an
outstanding opportunity for us to contribute to our community in a meaningful
way,” says Charlie Bowerman.“Through
the foundation, we have the opportunity to consider a number of different
programs that are addressing critical needs in our area, all while taking
advantage of the community expertise and administrative ease that BCF
offers.We love Bartlesville and are
committed to doing what we can to make it an even better place to live and work
– BCF allows us to achieve that objective.”
The
grant cycle provides awards, up to $3,000 each, in three key areas:Community Spirit, Legacy Building, and Future
Focus.Community spirit focuses on programs/initiatives
that bring the people of Bartlesville together, elevating the sense of
community and contributing a tangible end-product that will enhance community
spirit and pride.Legacy Building
involves programs/initiatives that honor the history of the community, or
encourage civic and community service in sustaining the quality of life in
Bartlesville, leaving a legacy for future generations.Future Focus relates to programs/initiatives
that seek to identify key components of our community’s future vitality and
advance efforts toward achieving that vision.
“It’s
an honor for us to work with the Bowerman family to achieve their charitable
objectives,” reports Julia Crouch, executive director for BCF.“Through the community foundation, the
Bowermans are able to identify specific areas of interest to their family and
make grants available through this customized grant cycle, all while utilizing
the services and support provided by BCF to make the process as efficient and
effective as possible.”
Grant
applications can be obtained through BCF’s website homepage at www.bartlesvillefoundation.com or by contacting BCF at 918.337.2287.The deadline for grant applications in October
16, 2009.BCF is a charitable
organization providing a simple way for the people of Bartlesville to do good
works.Through a customized design,
donors can establish a fund that grants money to programs that are achieving
the type of work most dear to the donor.Further, donors can give to over 50 funds that already exist to support
key community projects and organizations.More information about BCF can be obtained by contacting the BCF office.
