Saluda Community Fund
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Saluda Community Fund supports local organizations with funding for community programs, arts and music events, reading activities, and improvements to shared places that benefit Saluda residents.
Funder: Polk County Community Foundation
Due Dates: See Dates & Dollars for current grant-cycle deadlines
Funding Amounts: Foundation-wide competitive grants have ranged from under $1,000 to tens of thousands of dollars
Summary: Supports Saluda organizations with community programs, events, and improvements benefiting Saluda residents.
Key Information: A Letter of Intent is required before submitting a grant application.
Description
The Saluda Community Fund is a competitive grant program administered by the Polk County Community Foundation. Established in 2006 by an anonymous donor who loves Saluda, it benefits Saluda organizations serving local residents. The fund belongs to the Foundation’s Area of Interest Grants, which support particular aspects of community life according to donors’ wishes.
Past awards reflect a broad focus on community activities and shared places. Supported work has included arts and music events, public gatherings, summer reading programs, historic depot programs and improvements, kudzu eradication, walking paths, and other beautification initiatives. The Foundation’s Board of Directors allocates funds annually and accepts proposals during grant cycles throughout the year.
