Southern Star’s team-led nonprofit organization, Southern Star Cares, has begun accepting grant applications from local nonprofit organizations. Grants are worth up to $50,000.
Any tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization serving Daviess County is eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded in three tiers: $2,500-10,000; $10,000-25,000; and $25,000-50,000. The application link, along with more information about the process is available at southernstarcares.org.
Southern Star Cares’ grants are funded from team member contributions. During its inaugural fundraising campaign, team members generated more than $100,000. All funds raised by Southern Star Cares go to grant recipients, with no administrative fees or deductions.
“When we began forming this nonprofit, we wanted 100% of our donations going straight to the local organizations that need it. I look forward to seeing how the funds will impact our community,” said Carly Walton, President of Southern Star Cares and geologist at Southern Star.
The grant application period is open until September 20. Grant finalists will be announced the week of November 13, and recipients will be named the week of December 11.
Grant recipients will be chosen based on the information provided on their applications, a review by the Southern Star Cares board of directors, team member focus groups, and a vote from employee donors who contributed to the Southern Star Cares fundraising campaign.
