Community Service Grants 2017

Rotary Club of Oak Harbor
ORGANIZED MARCH 10, 1936
 
5th Annual Community Service Grant Program
CALL FOR FUNDING PROPOSALS
 
The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor announces that applications are now being accepted for the 5th Annual Community Service Grant Program. By March 3rd, 2017, submissions must be emailed  to  kschonberg@ohsd.net  or mailed  to:
Kurt Schonberg
Attn. Rotary Grants
350 South Oak Harbor ST
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
 
The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor Community Service Grants Program is intended to promote the quality of life in the Oak Harbor and Northern Whidbey Island Community.
 
The Club’s intention is to fund grants ranging from $500 to $1000 and smaller 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations are especially encouraged to apply to allow for special projects or needs that are not otherwise satisfied by general funding sources. This year, there will also be $1,000 available for non 501(c)(3) organizations.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
  1. All grant applicants and their beneficiaries must be within Northern Whidbey Island.
 
2.   Grants are to be spent prior to December 31st of the year of award and are without expectation of
      further support.
 
  1. Grants are not normally made for operating budgets or endowments.
 
  1. Grant requests will be reviewed for consideration in March.  Selected recipients will receive funding at a special Rotary luncheon award ceremony held on March 24th.
 
  1. Proposals must be submitted in writing on the organization’s letterhead and are limited to two pages in addition to Proof of Tax-Exempt Status (if applicable) under Section 501(c)(3)  (or other relevant section) of the IRS code. The following information should be included:
 
  1. The legal name of the organization, a description of its mission, the names of the governing body/board and officers, a simple budget breakdown for the project/request, and the name, address, email and telephone number of the grant contact person.
 
b.    A concise statement describing the grant amount requested and the project’s significance to the community.
 
  1. If you require further assistance, please contact Kurt Schonberg  at 360-279-5012.