Freeport Community Foundation
Grant Criteria for The John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund
The John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund was established in December 2010 by Dick and Marianne Drogosz , John’s parents, through their matching gift in response to the generous contributions of more than 200 donors. Grants made from this Fund will be directed to non-profit organizations with educational, prevention and/or treatment of substance abuse programs focused on helping youth in our community.
The following are the specific criteria for grants from this Fund:
- Organization must have 501(c)(3) status and serve youth in Freeport
- Programs or activities must focus on the education, prevention and/or treatment of substance abuse
- Programs and/or activities must focus on youth (defined as 21 or younger) in Freeport
- Programs must demonstrate vision, action, effectiveness, good management and quality outcomes
- Programs and/or activities should present innovative, creative and practical approaches in dealing with the education, prevention and/or treatment of substance abuse with youth
- Grants will be considered for the expansion and/or completion of a program/project that meets the above criteria
Grants will not be awarded for the following:
- Annual fund-raising drives or fund-raising expenses
- Endowments
- Capital campaigns
- Grants to individuals, fraternal organizations, bands or booster clubs
- Travel or conference expenses
- Religious purposes
Grant Due date: June 4, 2013
Awards announced: July 31, 2013
Grantees should utilize the Freeport Community Foundation’s Grant Application and all grant forms to apply. For questions, contact the Foundation office at fcfdirector@freeportcommunityfoundation.org or 815-801-3035.
