PO Box 188

   Lancaster, SC 29721

   ph.# 803/285-6488

"I have only slipped away into

the next room. Whatever we

were to each other, that we are

still. Call me by my old familiar

name, speak to me in the easy

way which you always used.

Laugh as we always laughed

together .... Let my name be

the household word it always

was. Let it be spoken without

effort .... Why should I be out

of your mind because I am out

of your sight?...."

                             Anonymous

Responsive Grants

The foundation's responsive grant program is a way of reaching out to the youth in the community by funding certain projects and programs that meet the criteria and support the mission of The Matt Blackwell Foundation.

Once an individual or organization completes a Grant Request Application,the application is reviewed by the foundation's board of directors. Once the board determines the request to be a project which supports its mission, and determines the monies are available, the application is approved and the project is funded, either partially or fully.

To date, The Matt Blackwell Foundation's Responsive Grant Program has provided support for several school and church related programs, as well as many other youth projects and missions.

THE MATT BLACKWELL FOUNDATION

RESPONSIVE GRANT PRIORITIES

     I.   RESPONSIVE GRANTS

Responsive grants will be awarded depending on Foundation Funding. Grants selected will be based on their individual merit and ability to support the mission of The Matt Blackwell Foundation by recommendation of the Grant Committee to the board of directors.

II.   FUNDING GUIDELINES

All grants will be made in accordance with the Foundation’s status as a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization.

    III.   APPLICATION PROCEDURE

     Grant Applications can be obtained by writing the Foundation at:

    The Matt Blackwell Foundation

     PO Box 188

     Lancaster, SC 29721

Or by contacting a board member or calling 803-283-5952.

Completed applications should be submitted to :

     The Matt Blackwell Foundation

     PO Box 188

    Lancaster, SC 29721

IV.    APPLICATION DEADLINES

The application should be received by the Foundation at least 30 days prior to the need for funding.

V.   RESPONSE

 A response should be anticipated within 30 days of Board Action.