The Galena Foundation was established in 1980 by a group of Galenians wishing to preserve Galena's and its heritage and history. The Galena Foundation's nine member Board of Directors is guided by The Foundation's mission to initiate and/or provide financial support for community projects which preserve, enhance or nurture Galena's heritage, culture and quality of life.

I. Program Description

The matching grant program's purpose is to further the mission statement of The Galena Foundation.

• Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round.
• Grants are formally awarded upon approval
• Grants are awarded at 50% of the eligible projects total cost
• Grants are for a period of twelve (12) months
• Grant amount shall not exceed $25,000

II. Eligibility

• Not-for-profit organizations and state/local governmental agencies are eligible to apply for grants.
• Applicant must be an IRS-approved tax-exempt non-profit as described in the Internal Revenue Code 50l(c)(3) or equivalent tax-exempt status.
• Organizations are not allowed to ''share" or "borrow" a 501(c)(3) status with another organization.
• The name on the application must match the name on the IRS-issued letter.
• Grants are not awarded to individuals.
• Applicants must be capable of matching the grant amount dollar-for-dollar.
• The match source may be from organization funds, another grant, corporate funding, loans and/or donations.