To qualify for a Community Investment grant, organizations must:

• Qualify for tax-exempt status under IRS code 501(c)(3)

• Be physically located and provide services within the Cox residential service area (see our service areas here)

• Meet a need in the community without unnecessary duplication of services

• Promote sound fiscal and governance practices demonstrating overall financial health and sustainability

• Regularly measure and evaluate program outcomes

• Submit only one application; organizations submitting multiple request will be disqualified

Successful applications must:

• Leverage other funding; funding will not be awarded to an organization if the Cox Charities grant is the only source of financial support

• Seek funding only for activities and programs; requests to support one-time or special events will not be considered

• Focus on a single, specific program within the organization

To optimize our impact, we do not support:

• Athletic clubs or organizations

• Capital campaigns and expenditures

• Endowments

• Foundations or organizations that would utilize funding for pass-through grant-making purposes

• General operating expenses, including but not limited to utilities, facility costs, administrative salaries or wages and fundraising or marketing expenses

• Individuals

• Programs supporting a political campaign or specific religious beliefs

• Special or one-time events