The heart and soul of a Community Foundation is its ability to improve the lives of its communities through granting funds for constructive projects and events. The funds come from earnings of a Foundation’s endowment. At present, the endowment of the M&M Area Community Foundation is invested with local trust departments and totals over $6,000,000. Since 1997, more than $1,100,000 in grants and scholarships from the earnings of that endowment have been given back to the twin counties.
When your project has been completed, please print this form, add the requested information, and deliver the completed document to The M & M Area Community Foundation as soon as possible.Thank you.
Date:Grant Number:
Organization:
Director:
Address:
Telephone:
FAX:
Name of Person Filling Out This Form:
Name of Project:
Amount Received:
Total Project Budget:
Project Information
1.Geographical Area Served by Project.
2.Was this a:New ProgramExisting Program
3.Target Population (Check all that apply):
All AgesMiddle School Age Youth
Infants and children to 5 yearsHigh School Youth
Elementary Age ChildrenAdults over 65 years
If your project targets a special population for youth and seniors, please describe:
(e.g. under-insured children, seniors with Alzheimer's Disease or etc.)
4.Describe how you accomplished your program objectives and were your goals met?
5.What were the overall strengths and/or weaknesses of the project?
6.Did you have community or regional partners on this project?
No
Yes, specify the partners.
7.Were matching funds used for this project?
No
Yes, how much and from whom?Include in-kinddonations.
8.Will you be able to continue this project without further funding?NoYes (Explain)
9.Funds were used for:PersonnelEquipment (List) Brochures/Media (Enclose copies)
Women’s Giving Circle - Currently accepting
applications, Deadline: March 5th, 2012. Awarded at Annual Meeting on March 22, 2012
Peshtigo Foundation – To Be Determined
Young Philanthropist Award – Currently accepting nomination forms, Deadline: To Be Announced -- Awarded at Grant Ceremony on June 7, 2012
Youth Advisory Committee Grants- Cycle opens February 20th, Deadline: April 20th, 2012 -Awarded at Grant Ceremony on June 7, 2012
Health Grants – Cycle opens March 1st, Deadline: May 1st, 2012. Awarded at Foundation's Annual Meeting, August 14, 2012
Community Wide Grants – Cycle opens April 1st, Deadline: June 1st, 2012. Awarded at Foundation’s Annual Meeting, August 14, 2012
Derusha Grants – To Be Announced
**Note –
Organizations must submit applications on-line. They may submit applications for any projects as we have Donor
Advised Funds that will be awarding grants this year and will be willing to
look at a variety of projects.
(All information must be given or your application may be denied.)
MISSION
The mission of the M&M Area Community Foundation is to encourage and provide opportunities for charitable giving, to manage and distribute the funds in a responsible manner, and to enhance the quality of life for people with a primary focus in Menominee and
MarinetteCounties.
GRANT MAKING POLICY
The M&M Area Community Foundation considers proposals on the basis of how well they help the Foundation fulfill its mission. The Foundation favors innovative proposals that demonstrate strong volunteer involvement and foster a spirit of philanthropy.
Grants should apply the Foundation's financial resources where they will make a tangible difference in meeing a community need.
Grants must be used exclusively for the program described in the grant application. Information from previous grants will be given consideration in the review process.
Evaluation forms are required when the project has been completed. They must be returned and accepted by the Foundation before your organization is eligible to be considered for another grant.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
In addition to general granting, the Foundation has field of interest funds in the following areas:
Youth Programs
Health Programs
Drug & Alcohol
The Foundation favors single-year requests and organizations that maintain cost-effective administrative overhead. Grants are made to worthwhile volunteer organizations and non-profit organizations that have been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
Projects, which are partially funded from other sources, are a plus to your organization in the application review process. The Foundation encourages you to seek other funding sources for your project. However, if other sources of funding are not available to you (bake sales, raffles, car washes, donations, other grants, etc.) this will not hurt your organization when awards are being considered.
WHAT WE DO NOT FUND
The M&M Area Community Foundation does not generally fund applications for:
Annual campaigns
Debt retirement
Endowments
For-profit enterprises
Political lobbying
Routine operating expenses
Sectarian causes
Direct support of individuals (except for qualified scholarships)
WHAT WE HAVE FUNDED
The M&M Area Community Foundation has funded:
Equipment for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads
Scout troop activities
Extracurricular school seminars and workshops
Community mental and physical health programs
Youth summer programs
Family and parenting programs
Music, drama and sculpture programs
Public recreational programs
Special needs programs
THE GRANT PROCESS
The Grant Review Committee is composed of several members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors as well as members of the public from the twin-county community. They make the final decision on funding grant applications. Not all applications for funds can be approved. Those applicants not funded for a grant will be notified within 10 days of the award announcement.
2009 Grant application deadlines:
Health Grants – Derusha Family Fund Grants – Peshtigo Foundation Grants – Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grants –
Community Wide Grants –
GOVERNANCE
The M&M Area Community Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex or national origin. We expect our grant applicants to hold similar standards.
APPLICANT MUST BE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A 501(c)3 STATUS OR A QUALIFYING GOVERNMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL OR TAX-EXEMPT CLUB OR ORGANIZATION. IF YOUR GROUP DOES NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA, STOP HERE. YOUR ORGANIZATION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT.
This application has 4 sections. Please read all instructions carefully. You will find explanations and information for all parts of the application. Complete all portions of the application. If any parts of the application are incomplete and/or information is missing, your request may be denied. SECTIONI.GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME OF ORGANIZATION APPLYING FOR FUNDING
This is the legal name of your organization. It should be the same as on your IRS Determination letter and/or IRS Form 990. It is important to include proof of your tax-exempt status. These forms can be scanned in and emailed to the Community Foundation at info@mmcommunityfoundation.org. If you are unable to scan in the documents and email them, they can be mailed or delivered to the Foundation office at PO Box 846, 1101 11th Avenue, Menominee, MI 49858. Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE if this information is not attached. Examples of qualifying organizations are volunteer clubs and organizations, scout groups, government institutions, educational institutions, etc.
YEAR FOUNDED
This is the year your organization was incorporated and/or the year your organization was officially formed.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Person responsible for the daily operations of your organization.
PRINCIPALADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION
This is the mailing address of the person in charge of your organization. Include the city, state and zip code.
CONTACT PERSON
This is the person in charge of the project.
ADDRESS
This is the mailing address of the contact person in charge of this project. Use this only if mailing address is different from above. Include the city, state and zip code.
PHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER & EMAIL ADDRESS
This is the information for the contact person. Include fax number and email address if available.
PROJECT NAME
This is the name of your project.
PURPOSE OF GRANT
This is a brief summary of your project.
PROJECT START DATE
This is the date your project will begin. The Foundation grant year continues for one year from the date of the grant award announcements.
AMOUNT REQUESTED
This is the amount of money you are requesting from the Foundation to cover your project.
SIGNATURES
Signatures are required.
SECTION II. PREVIOUS GRANT INFORMATION Answer this section if your organization was awarded a previous grant from the Foundation. Providing this information will not decrease your chances of getting an award for this project. If you have received more than one grant, you will be able to list additional grants at the bottom of the application.
ARE YOU A PREVIOUS GRANT RECIPIENT?
If your organization has received a grant in previous years, check the yes box. If no grant has been awarded, go on to Section III.
IF YES, YEAR OF AWARD AND AMOUNT
If you answered yes to the above question, write the year the grant was awarded and the amount of the grant.
PROJECT NAME
This is the name of your previous project.
BRIEF SUMMARY
This is a brief summary of your previous project.
SECTION III. CURRENT PROJECT INFORMATION Plan your project carefully. The Foundation favors single-year requests and organizations that maintain cost-effective administrative overhead. Projects, which are partially funded from other sources, are a plus to your organization in the application review process. The Foundation encourages you to seek other funding sources for your project. However, if other sources of funding are not available to you (bake sales, raffles, car washes, donations, other grants, etc.) this will not hurt your organization when awards are being considered.
DATES OF THE PROJECT
These are the dates (from start to finish) you plan to run your project.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED
This is the area your project will cover (i.e.,
MarinetteSchool District,
MenomineeCountyetc.).
TOTAL PROJECT COST
This is the amount you expect your project to cost for completion.
AMOUNT REQUESTED
This is the amount of money you are requesting from the Foundation.
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Begin with a half-page summary. Briefly explain why your organization is requesting this grant, what goals you hope to achieve and how you will spend the funds if the grant is made.
2. PROJECT GOALS
Describe the project goals and objectives. Describe your target population.
3. NEW OR ONGOING
Is this a new or on-going project? Describe. Is the project you are proposing a project your organization is designating as "new" (never been tried before)? Does your organization believe a grant will help complete a project now in progress? Is this a project that continues year after year and you would like a grant from the Foundation to continue with your success?
4. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Explain your plan to accomplish your goals and objectives for this project. Give a timetable for implementation. Is specific training needed to accomplish these goals?
5. OTHER PARTNERS
Are there other partners in the project? Explain. Does your organization plan to use a sponsoring organization or other agencies to implement your plan?
6. CONTINGENCY PLAN
If you are not granted full funding, do you have a contingency plan? Describe. For example, your project requires you to have $4000 to complete the project and you are granted only $1500, can you complete your plan and/or how would the extra funds be subsidized? Can you continue with this project? Will the project have to be continued into another year? Can the project be altered and still accomplish your goals and objectives?
SECTIONIV. GRANT PROJECT BUDGET The project budget form provides a listing of standard budget items. Provide your budget (for this project only) using this format and in this order. The Foundation is requesting under the EXPENSES that you provide Total Project Expenses and then the Amount Requested from the Foundation. Under REVENUE the Foundation is seeking budgetary numbers for Committed and Pending funds. If you have money committed from your organization or money that you are receiving from other grants/contracts/contributions etc. include these amounts. If your organization has plans pending for additional fundraising projects, list this money and how much you expect to raise here. If another grant has been applied for, but the grant has not been awarded list the amount under pending.
Attach a copy of your most recent IRS Form 990 (pages 1 and 2 only) and/or its equivalent (if you have one). These forms can be scanned in and emailed to our offices at info@mmcommunityfoundation.org.
If you are unable to scan in the documents and email them, they can be mailed or delivered to the Foundation office at PO Box 846, 1101 11th Avenue, Menominee, MI 49858. If these forms are not available, please include a letter of explanation.
1) File a Letter of Intent (below) at least 30 days prior to the grant application deadline. If you have previously received a grant from the Foundation, you do not have to file a letter of intent. Letter of Intent
2) If project is deemed eligible, please read the grant guidelines and submit a grant application by the deadline. Grant Application
3) Once your project is completed, you must fill out an evaluation and return it to the Foundation. You have one year from the project start date to complete the evaluation. Grant Evaluation
