Who Can Apply?
Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that are defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and offer a program that meets the criteria for the fund as defined above.

The Community Foundation does not award grants from the Lee Look Fund for Spinal Injury to individuals, nor does the Foundation generally award grants for operating costs, sectarian purposes, endowments, capital campaigns, special events or awards.

Questions? Contact Ms. Alex Spoelker, Director of Community Philanthropy, at alexs@cflouisville.org or 502-585-4649.

Application Process

1. Determine whether your organization’s project is closely aligned with the purpose of the Lee Look Fund for Spinal Injury.  The Lee Look Fund for Spinal Injury was created to support public charities that help address the needs of people with spinal injuries or that conduct research into the causes, treatment or cure of spinal cord injuries.
   
   
2. Obtain Application Form – Download the Lee Look Fund for Spinal Injury Grant Guidelines and Application, or call the Community Foundation at 502-585-4649 for a mailed copy.

3. Submit Written Application — The organization must follow the guidelines provided by the Community Foundation in order for an application to be considered. The proposal will be reviewed by the Selection Committee of the Lee Look Fund for Spinal Injury. Grant decisions will be based on the project’s relevance to the focus of the Fund, as well as the quality of planning, the project’s potential impact, the financial and management strengths of the organization, the amount of the request and other relevant factors. The organization will be notified of the decision made by the Selection Committee.
   
   
4. Deadline - Completed applications are due by June 2, 2008 by 4:00 p.m.