2011 Grant Application

The Nevada Community Foundation is pleased to accept grant applications on behalf of the Community Outreach Division of the Golden Nugget.  Applications will be accepted for the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Community Fund grant cycle 2011.

The deadline is

4:30 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2011 

The Golden Nugget Las Vegas Community Fund is established by the Community Outreach Division of the Golden Nugget. 

• The Golden Nugget Las Vegas Community Fund seeks to support programs which provide strong prevention and/or intervention programs that empower young people to succeed in school. This fund also seeks to support programs that foster safe and vital communities where people live, work, and raise families.  Key areas of investment are revitalizing neighborhoods, self-sufficiency programs, shelters, and high-risk health agencies.

This Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) public charities and to governmental agencies.  This year, grants will generally be awarded up to $4,000.00.  It is expected that charities will hear about funding decisions in May.

Please download the current grant guidelines, application instructions, cover sheet with application questions, and budget form for this grant cycle. Please review the guidelines carefully both to determine if your organization meets the criteria outlined therein and to ensure that your submission is complete.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Sue Traver at 702-892-2326.

Applications should be forwarded to:

Nevada Community Foundation

c/o Sue Traver

1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 160

Las Vegas, NV 89134 

The deadline is: 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2011

As a part of its ongoing commitment to the community, the Golden Nugget is proud to announce 2010 grant recipients for its Uplifting Children Fund and its Uplifting Neighborhoods & Community Health Agencies Fund:

• A Lift Up.Org,  Mattress sets for Children Program
• Best Buddies Nevada, Recruitment and Training Program
• CHANGE, Inc., Clothing Program
• Nevada Child Seekers, Police Athletic League Program
• Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Educational Needs Program
• The Adoption Exchange, Family Recruitment Program
• The Foundation for Positively Kids, Inc., Positively Kids’ Sibling Support Program
• Three Square, Childhood Nutrition Services Program
• Family Promise of Las Vegas, Children’s Daycare Fund
• Lend A Hand, Inc., Self-sufficiency Program
• United Labor Agency of Nevada, Inc., Basic Needs Program

In addition to financial support provided, the Golden Nugget’s Community Outreach Committee and its other employees give back to local nonprofits through volunteerism and in-kind gifts throughout the year. Thanks to Golden Nugget and its generous team of employees for making a positive impact in Southern Nevada!