POTP Special Grant Application

2021 POWER OF THE PURSE SPECIAL GRANT GUIDELINES

APPLICATIONS:   Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6PTPPK

Applications are due by 08/09/2021

The Power of the Purse Committee will review all applications properly received and will select one agency/program to be the be the recipient of the proceeds from the “Text 2 Donate” monies from the 2021 Power of the Purse.

All funding decisions are final.

PURPOSE:   Crossroads United Way Power of the Purse Committee is making a special grant opportunity available to Noble County nonprofit agencies/programs that specifically serve women and/or children. 

ELIGIBILITY:   The following are eligible to apply for funding: 
•    Nonprofit organizations 
•    Religious organizations 
•    Public entities (schools, hospitals, government, etc.) 
•    Neighborhood associations* 
•    New and emerging organizations* 
*fiscal agent may be required 

The following are NOT eligible for funding: 
•    Applications for political purposes, religious purposes, or programs requiring religious participation 
•    Applications for capital campaign, major building projects, fundraising expenses or debt reduction 
•    Applications for funds to directly benefit an individual or family 
•    Projects that were completed prior to the grant application 
•    Organizations that are controversial or may cause a negative impact on the Crossroads United Way, as determined by the Crossroads United Way Board of Directors 

CRITERIA:   The following criteria will be used in evaluating proposals, as applicable: 
•    The impact of the project or initiative 
•    Ability to address needs in one of Crossroads United Way's impact areas (education, financial stability, health)
•    Collaborations with other community partners 
•    Sustainability of the project 
•    Anticipated project results 
•    Capacity of the applicant to carry out the project 
•    Fiscal strength of applicant 

Questions?  Contact Director of Community Impact, Mona Livingston, at livingstonm@crossroadsuw.org

 

Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6PTPPK