Summertime Kids Grants
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
offers Summertime Kids (STK) grants of up to $2,000. The objective of
this mini-grant program is to provide nonprofit organizations,
churches or schools funding so that they may offer recreational and enrichment
activities for disadvantaged children who otherwise would not have
special summer opportunities.
Deadline
The application deadline for 2010 is March 1.
Eligibility
We welcome grant applications from nonprofit organizations
that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Public
agencies and churches are also eligible, as long as the proposed
program is open to all children who meet the STK guidelines listed
below. To be considered for funding, a nonprofit organization must
be located in or serving one of these western counties of North
Carolina:
Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson,
Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain,
Transylvania and Yancey.
Guideline Specifics
- Programs funded through Summertime Kids
generally serve children who are from low-income families, live
in remote areas, have disabilities, or have been neglected or abused.
- Requests should be for safe, rewarding activities for kids to
be offered during Summer 2010 (between June 1 and Aug. 31). All project funds must be used by Aug. 31.
- Applicants are required to show how they will ensure that
funds are targeted to provide activities for children who otherwise
would not have such opportunities. (Previous applicants have used
enrollment in the public school free lunch program, referrals from
social service agencies, and other clearly identified criteria to
show how the grant funds will benefit those in need.)
- Applicants are encouraged to be innovative: create a summer
camp experience in an underserved community; initiate a new educational
opportunity; visit a special place in Western North Carolina; or
expand summer program plans to serve additional children who wouldn't
be able to participate without Summertime Kids support.
- Show us how the project will challenge children's abilities
or utilize their imaginations or ingenuity.
- A project budget must accompany the application listing
expenses not to exceed $2,000. Please be specific about how grant
dollars would be used. Modest requests that have a big impact are
encouraged.
- Only one application can be submitted per organization.
Additional Information
- Application for a Summertime Kids project
does not have an impact on any other grant request submitted to
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
- Past recipients of Summertime Kids grants are eligible to apply. Projects will not be funded for more than three consecutive years. Reviewers will analyze the previously funded project to help determine whether repeat funding will be approved only if the project evaluation from the previous year has been submitted.
How to Apply
1. Call to Inquire about Your Idea
Before beginning an application, contact Spencer
Butler at The Community Foundation via e-mail or by phone at (828)
254-4960 to discuss your grant idea and funding needs. Based on
this discussion, your organization may be encouraged to submit a
proposal.
After speaking with a CFWNC representative, you may have an application mailed to you or you may access it from this site.
2010 Summertime Kids Grant Application
2010 Summertime Kids Grant Guidelines
CFWNC Grant Application Cover Page (required by all applicants)
CFWNC Grant Application Instructions (review to ensure you have submitted all required attachments for your grant application.)
Grantseekers must submit a completed application(along with Cover Page and required attachments) to the Foundation office by 5 p.m. on the date of the deadline. Applications may also be mailed to the Foundation’s post office box but must be received in the Foundation office by 5 p.m. on the deadline. Faxed and/or emailed applications are not accepted.
2. Submit an Application
Grantseekers must submit a completed application form. The deadline
for applications is March 1, 2010. Applications must be received
in The Community Foundation office (Suite 1600, the BB&T Building,
One West Pack Square in downtown Asheville) by 5 p.m. Applications
may be mailed to: CFWNC, P.O. Box 1888, Asheville, NC 28802. No
e-mailed or faxed applications will be accepted. Deadlines are strictly
enforced. If you have not been notified by the end of March that your application has been received, please contact Spencer Butler.
3. Applications are Reviewed, Recipients are
Notified
Applications are screened for completeness, clarity and compliance
with eligibility. Proposals are evaluated by a volunteer Summertime
Kids Advisory Committee and approved by The Community Foundation
Board of Directors. Grants will be approved or denied in April. Applicants will
be notified in writing by the end of April.
Recent Summertime Kids Grants
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