Tools and Forms
About the Creating New Fund Economies Fund
Resourceful Communities’ small-grant program, the Creating New Economies Fund (CNEF), provides direct investment in community-based efforts. Seed money supports a range of projects: eco- and heritage tourism, youth conservation programs, farmers markets, alternative energy production and more. Additional information for applicants follows. Submit questions to smallgrants@conservationfund.org.
A portion of CNEF funds are available to help rural United Methodist Churches (UMCs) strengthen food ministries. UMCs are encouraged to contact a Faith and Food Coordinator, Justine Post (jpost@conservationfund.org) or Jaimie McGirt (jmcgirt@conservationfund.org), or email smallgrants@conservationfund.org to discuss potential projects.
FOR CNEF APPlicants
- Click here to view important dates for the 2020 Creating New Economies Fund grant cycle.
- Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the 2020 Creating New Economies Fund grant cycle.
- Click here to view the Creating New Economies Fund list of grantees.
- Click here for sample completed budget.
For CNEF Grantees
- Contact Kathleen at kmarks@conservationfund.org or (919) 951-0111 if you need the current report form.
online application
- GENERAL APPLICATION
- Download a sample Word document of our new online general application.
- Download a sample Word document of our new online general application.
- APPLICATION FOR RURAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
- Download a sample Word document of our new online application for rural United Methodist Churches.
- Rural United Methodist Church applicants, click here for steps to get your church’s Federal Tax ID Number and a copy of the Group Ruling Letter from the IRS.
Additional Resources
Virtual Trainings
- Click here to view virtual learning opportunities and trainings for our community partners hosted by Resourceful Communties
background checks
- Click here to learn more about obtaining county-level background checks in North Carolina
Considerations for new community garden projects
- Click here for some key questions to ask before digging in.
EVALUATION TOOL FOR GARDEN PARTNERS
- Click here for practical steps and tools to evaluate the triple bottom line impacts of your garden program.
- Watch this demonstration for help navigating the website.
GUIDE FOR LIMITED-RESOURCE FARMERS
- Click here to learn more about technical assistance, business and legal, networking and learning, and financial assistance for limited-resource farmers
Triple Bottom Line
- Need help understanding the triple bottom line, a requirement for all funded projects? Check out the video below and learn more by clicking here.
PROJECT BUDGETS AND Working with a Fiscal Agent
- If your organization is not a nonprofit and you are working with a fiscal agent:
- Click here to learn more about fiscal agents.
- Click here to download a sample Memorandum of Understanding.
- Please be sure to include non-cash support or in-kind support for your project. Learn more here.
- Questions about cashing checks? Download this helpful guide.
TRIED and tested Rural Health Ideas
- Click here to visit Try This NC and learn about rural health initiatives from our partners
Corporate Giving Guide
- Click here to learn about grants and giving programs available in NC and nationwide, including funding priorities and sample applications.