Grant Application Process

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Grant Application Process

• Community Philanthropic Committee
• of the
• Rotary Club of West Chester
• 2007 - 2008

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What Is A Grant?

• Community Philanthropic Grants provide limited
  financial support for worthy, non-profit
  organizations in the Greater West Chester
  Community.
• Grants range from 500 to 5,000.
• Grants are for one year only.
• They are not automatically renewed.

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How Are Grants Awarded?

• Any member in good standing of the Rotary Club of
  West Chester can submit an application.
• Non-profit organizations can also apply directly.
• Applications are reviewed by the Community
  Philanthropic Committee for
• consistency with the mission of Rotary
  International,
• priorities of the Rotary Club of West Chester as
  expressed in the recent survey, and
• the approved budget.
• Preference is given to projects which have a big
  impact on the community.
• Recommendations are then sent to the board for
  final approval.

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Who Is Eligible?

• IRS recognized non-profit organization
• Provides humanitarian services in the Greater
  West Chester Community
• Recipients are expected to
• Treat funds as a sacred trust
• Maintain clear and accurate accounting
• Return funds not spent within one year with an
  explanation

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Timetable

• Applications can be submitted throughout the
  year.
• The Committee will review the applications twice
  a year in November and May
• This is to prevent a first come - first served
  race.
• Club members will be provided an opportunity to
  comment on applicants as part of the review.
• The Board will act on the Committee
  recommendations in December and June.
• Funds will be distributed in December and June.

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Whats Different?

• Application form to ensure all required
  information is present in an understandable way
• The form is based on that of the RI Foundation
  Humanitarian Grants program
• The process ensures that all applications are
  reviewed on a fair and even basis
• Proof of organizations non-profit status and a
  financial statement required
• Report of project results required
• Twice a year application processing
• Big impact priority
• Some large grants of 5000 or more in addition to
  small grants

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Community Philanthropic Committee2007 - 2008

• Matthew Bradley - Chair
• Bruce Beadle - Vice Chair
• Becky Cacace
• Bill Gotwals
• Cathy Palmquist
• Pete Thompson