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Grant
Guidelines
Grants will be awarded in the $5,000 - $30,000 range, with
notice to grantees sent by June 27, 2007. Grants may be for
general operating, special programs, occasional capital needs
or technical assistance.
An organization must present evidence
of having been granted, and currently maintaining, IRS Section
501 (c) (3) tax exempt status and Public Charity status.
The
applicant organization and/or the program for which funds are
requested must serve the residents of central and western Chester
County as generally defined by the Downingtown, Octorara, and
Coatesville Area School Districts, with highest priority given
to the residents of the latter school district.
Special consideration
is given to initiatives that leverage other commitments of
human and financial resources, and projects or programs that
involve collaboration between two or more entities.
The foundation
places considerable emphasis on funding non-profit groups with
demonstrated strong organizational governance, internal financial
responsibility, and community leadership in the pursuit of
their missions.
The foundation requires that the organization/program
incorporate a method of evaluating an agency’s success
in meeting specific goals and outcomes. Evidence-based programs
to address the foundation’s priority problem areas will
be given special consideration.
The Directors have determined
that all grant awards are subject to the vote of the full Board
of Directors. It is not the intention of the Directors to establish
an ongoing or permanent grant relationship with grantees. Applicants
are encouraged to include a description of future funding plans
for this project or service. With regard to types of grants
and organizations supported, the Directors, as a rule, will
not make grant awards for:
- Direct scholarship support to individuals
- Purchase of tickets
or advertising for benefit purposes
- Coverage of operating
deficits
- Document publication
- Pass through grant support for a third
party (United Way and Rotary Club excepted)
- Groups such as
fraternal organizations, political parties (or candidates),
veterans, labor or local civic groups, and groups engaged
in influencing legislation.
Grant Award Procedures
By June 27, 2007, the staff, on behalf of the Board of Directors,
will send grant award packets to all grantees, each one containing
the following items:
- Grant award letter indicating the Board’s
positive response to the request, the amount awarded, the
time-period covered, and reporting requirements.
- Grant Agreement
to be signed and returned promptly to the foundation by the
grantee. This Grant Agreement outlines the mutual responsibilities
of the grantor and the grantee. Upon receiving a signed original
Grant Agreement to the foundation, the grant award check
will be sent promptly to the grantee.
The foundation requires the Common Grant Report one year from
the date of the grant award, or prior to filing a new fund
application (whichever date comes first) on the use of the
grant award. The report includes:
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