Community Grant Application Process

Community Grant Application Process

1Important Points

Must be for Physical RehabilitationCannot be for more than $10,000Recipients must be a 501 (c) (3) organization or have a fiscal sponsorWill need your EIN/Tax ID Number on the initial application page early in the process.

Common MistakesMake sure you spell and grammar check.Make sure your budget numbers add up.Save, print out, and have someone review the document before submission.Be thorough in your narratives.

Elks MissionReview the following websiteswww.Elks.orgwww.Idahoelks.orgwww.Idahoelksrehab.org

Understand our mission and how it might relate to your organization and the rehabilitation project you are applying for.

Application ProcessGo to:www.Idahoelks.orgwww.idahoelksrehab.orgComplete the applicationSubmit the application by Noon August 31, 2015Awards will be publically announced in early November

Application Details

WARNINGMAKE SURE YOU SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT FREQUENTLY

Organization and Contact Information Organization Information Organization Name:Street Address:City, State, Postal code:Organization email:Organization website URL:Project Manager Contact Information Project manager name:Project manager phone number:Project manager email address:Board of Directors name:Board of Directors phone number:Board of Directors email address:

Organization Tax Identification number:

Project Information What is the name of the grant project?

Amount Requested*A Community Rehab Grant request may be between $1,000 and $10,000. How much money are you requesting for this grant? $

Is your organization a 501 (c) (3) as designated by the IRS? No __X______

Yes ________

If your organization is a 501 (c) (3), please scan and insert your IRS tax determination letter.

Fiscal Sponsor InformationIf your organization does not have 501 (c) (3) designation, do you have a fiscal sponsor?No ___________

Yes ___________If you do have a fiscal sponsor, then please provide the following information: Fiscal sponsor's name, tax identification number, physical address and the email address of their main contact.Sponsors Name:Tax ID AddressEmail AddressIf you have a fiscal sponsor, please insert below their IRS tax determination letter here.

AbstractMust be 200 words or lessDescribe the project and how it benefits people with a physical disability in your local community,

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11Community NeedsIdentify the community need this project will address and how your organization determined the need for the project. Include objective data if available.

Did you discuss this project with Idaho Elks Rehab or local Elks leadership in your area?No ______________We have no local Elks Lodge in our community. _________Yes ______________

Did you discuss this project with other groups, organizations and individuals in your community?No ________We plan to complete the project ourselves. _________Yes ________

Physical Disability QuestionDoes your project improve the functional ability of people with a physical disability in your community and help them be more active and independent?

Grant requests for projects that do not focus on improving the functional ability of people with a physical disability will be denied. Please contact the Administrator of Idaho Elks Rehab if you have questions about this grant requirement.

No ___________Yes ____________