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HOW TO APPLY - GENERAL GUIDELINES
The following information is applicable to all grant programs administered by Rotary Charities. All of the information on this page can be found in our updated General Guidelines Packet.
Rotary Charities makes grants in 4 categories:
- CAPITAL PROJECTS to help with the renovation, expansion or construction of needed community facilities or acquisition of property for public use. Awards range from $5,000 to $100,000+.
- PROGRAM GRANTS to promote innovative, grass-roots approaches to community issues that represent new methods of delivering programs or services that have a measurable impact. Awards range from $5,000 to $99,000.
- ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING to strengthen the operating capabilities of nonprofit organizations, improving their ability to better meet the needs of their communities. Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT to assist nonprofit organizations by providing board training and organziational capacity assessments. Awards range from $500 to $5,000.
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PLANNING GRANTS to assist nonprofits develop successful strategies for programs and capital projects. Awards range from $500 to $5,000.
Before beginning the Grant Application process, identify what grant category is most appropriate. There are separate guidelines, criteria and processes for each category: Capital, Program, Organizational Capacity Building and Planning. The Rotary Charities staff is available to assist in determining the correct grant category for the organization’s needs.
Pre-application telephone conversations are strongly encouraged for Program and Capital requests under $100,000 and all Planning grants; pre-application meetings are required for large Capital and Organizational Capacity Building requests. The Rotary Charities staff is available to discuss the proposed project and provide assistance with the proposal process. All grant applicants should submit a complete proposal and include all required attachments; applications are required to submitted electronically at http://rotarycharities.egrant.net Please contact the staff if you need assistance with the electronic submission process.
The Application Process
Applications must be submitted electronically using the Rotary Charities online application form. The deadline for the next grant cycle (All Program, Capital and Organizational Capacity Building Grant requests) is 5pm, Monday, September 1, 2010. Applications must be received by that date.
All applications and attachments must be submitted electronically. A mailed-in hard copy IS NOT REQUIRED. If attachments are required that are not available in electronic format, please mail those to Rotary Charities, 202 E. Grandview Parkway, Suite 200, Traverse City, MI 49684. PDF format is preferred, but not required.
The Review Process
Timeline for CAPITAL, PROGRAM or ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY Proposals:
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Fall Deadline for Capital grants under $100,000, Program and Organizational Capacity Building grants:
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September 1, 2010
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Initial screening and notification by:
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September 30, 2010
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Site visits and interviews for selected applicants completed by:
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December 1, 2010
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Grant decisions and notifications no later than:
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December 15, 2010
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Spring Deadline for Capital grants under $100,000, Program and Organizational Capacity Building grants*:
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March 1, 2011
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Initial screening and notification by:
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March 31
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Site visits and interviews for selected applicants completed by:
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May 31
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Grant decisions and notifications no later than:
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June 15
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* During the 2010 grant cycles, the maximum amount for Capital and single year program grant requests is $99,000; large capital requests will not be accepted.
Timeline for PLANNING Proposals:
Proposals for Capital and Program Planning Grants and Organizational Capacity Building Planning and Assessment Grants ($5,000 or less) will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year, with deadlines the first of each month; decisions will be made within 45 days of submission.
Contents of General Guidelines Packet
1. General Funding Guidelines
2. Grant Application Instruction Sheet
3. Glossary of Terms
4. List of Required Attachments
Download a General Guidelines Packet now.
Individual Application Packets, including specific Guidelines, Action and Evaluation Plan forms, and Budget Forms are available by category. Each packet includes the General Guidelines, as well as information specific to each grant category.
Good luck with your proposal. If at any time you should have questions about your proposal or the application format, feel free to call the staff at 231.941.4010.
Marsha Smith, Executive Director
Becky Ewing, Program Officer
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
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