Request for Charitable Grant

Danville Tri Kappa Delta Kappa Chapter P.O. Box 254 Danville, IN 46122 [email protected]

The Delta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. (Danville Tri Kappa) will accept grant requests from non-profit agencies, programs and organizations to support charity, culture and education in our community.

Application Process Grant requests may be submitted at any time, but will be reviewed by members of the Grant Committee twice yearly. Applications must be postmarked/e-mailed by the following dates:

 Spring Grant Cycle – Application deadline April 1, notification by May 15.  Fall Grant Cycle – Application deadline October 1, notification by November 15.

An organization may receive funding only once per calendar year. Applications may be made by e-mail or mail and must be typed.

Applicants will be notified in a timely manner as to the outcome of their sponsorship application. Danville Tri Kappa reserves the right to partially fund any sponsorship request.

Application Evaluation Our Grant Committee considers the following factors when reviewing sponsorship applications:  Eligibility – 501(c)(3) letter of verification if applicable  Potential benefit to charity, culture or education in our community  The need addressed in the proposal  The capability of the proposing organization to achieve the desired results  The extent and sources of other funds being sought and/or raised for the project

Your Responsibility as a Grant Recipient  Use funds only for the approved project within one calendar year  Complete Grant Evaluation Form *Required for future consideration*  Accept grant at a Tri Kappa meeting

Sponsorship funding is NOT available for:  Capital campaigns  Deficit financing

Tips for Applicants

 Do not use jargon, acronyms or technical words even though your proposal may be of a technical nature; this detracts from our broader understanding of the project.

 E-mail if you have questions or need assistance ([email protected])

 If there are youth in your organization, please involve them in the grant application process.

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Grant Application Cover Sheet

Organizational Information Name of Applicant Organization:

Federal Tax ID Number:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Contact Name:

Phone:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Website Address (if applicable):

Program/Project Information Program/Project Title:

Targeted Geographic Area to be Served:

Anticipated Number of People to be Served:

Area of Concentration: Charity Culture Education

Date and Duration of Project:

Signature and Certification I, the undersigned, certify that the statements herein are true and completed to the best of my knowledge. I agree to comply with all policies, terms and conditions of Danville Tri Kappa, Delta Kappa Chapter.

Written signature if submitting by mail:______Date: Electronic signature* if submitting by email:

* The person submitting this application acknowledges that the typed name appearing in the electronic signature field above is the individual responsible for this grant application and has written and/or reviewed and approved it contents. If someone other than the individual whose name appears above has completed this form, enter the name and title of the grant writer here:

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Grant Application Checklist

The following information is required for a complete application package:

Grant Application Cover Sheet

Detailed Budget Worksheet

Project Narrative

Federal Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Letter if applicable

Letter of support from President/Director of organization

Other letters of support (maximum of 4) are not required, but are strongly suggested.

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Project/Program Budget Worksheet

Applicant Organization:

Please list total funding and expenses related to this project.

Value of Other Value of Sources Other Danville Tri Kappa Internal Confirme Sources Sponsorship Funds Funds d Projected Total Program Revenue $ $ $ $ $

Program Expenditures

Personnel

Consultants

Equipment

Supplies

Other (please specify)

Total $ $ $ $ $

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Project Narrative

In three pages or less, please include the following:

Introduction Describe your organization’s background, mission and purpose. Schools (including parent/teacher organizations) should include a letter from the principal and/or superintendent supporting the project.

Statement of Need Explain the need that prompted this project. Please include details regarding the population, geographic area and the impact your project will have on our community.

Project Plan Description Briefly summarize the project and how it will address the statement of need. Include the objectives of the project, anticipated benefits, project staffing, management, implementation process, timeframe, plan to promote project and Danville Tri Kappa’s sponsorship.

Evaluation Describe the method that will be used to determine and measure the project’s success. The evaluation component must be specific, meaningful, measureable and realistic/achievable. Include goals, evaluation methods and anticipated goals/outcomes.

Community Support What are the project’s other potential or confirmed sources of support? What other organizations are partnering with yours on this project?

Comments Comments on past or present attempts and/or projects to address the designated need. If this an annual or ongoing project, how will it be funded after the Danville Tri Kappa funds are exhausted?

About using the narrative portion of this form: Please note that using the tab key will cause you to exit the editable form field. For best results, use your return/enter key and insert a blank line between paragraphs. If you are submitting your application by mail, feel free to type your narrative in a separate document, then print and include with the rest of your application.

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