Community Programs
2010-2011 Grant Cyle Applications Online
The Nonprofit Network Giving Circle of Clark County Women announces issues of Homelessness & Housing as the focus of funding 2010-2011.
Proposal deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 22, 2010.
• Download PDF Application here.
• Download Word document Application here.
Guidelines
1. We seek applications from organizations that address issues concerning housing and homelessness (including but not limited to: rent assistance, low cost housing, emergency shelters) for the 2010-2011 grant cycle.
2. Grant amounts – Grants will be made in amounts between $500 and $5,000 depending on the size of the circle’s annual pool of funds.
3. Proposal deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 22, 2010.
a. Emailed to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
b. Received in the mail at NNSW, P.O. Box 822379, Vancouver WA 98682
c. Received in person at the Nonprofit Network office, 9414 Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver, WA 98662 near Vancouver Mall (Innovative Services building)
4. Funding decisions will be made on or before May 2, 2010. Grants will be selected from amongst the organizations that meet the following criteria:
a. Qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code.
b. Meet the Giving Circle’s mission.
c. Directly benefits people ‘in need’ who are residents of Clark County Washington.
d. Have submitted a complete application with all attachments by the deadline date.
5. The Nonprofit Network Giving Circle does not fund:
a. Organizations that promote a particular religious or political ideology
b. Dinner galas, advertising and other special fundraising events
c. Intermediary funding agencies
6. Qualifying applicants will be invited by the Circle to an interview at their monthly meetings, November through April.
7. Funding recipients will be asked to complete a report on the project by June 2012.
Welcome to the Giving Circle!
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. - Maya Angelou
Are you looking for a new way to make a difference?
The Giving Circle is a national model of people bringing their time, talent and resources together to support solutions to issues they care about. By joining with others in learning and giving - each donor can experience the impact of making a larger gift. Multiply the change!
Mission statement
The Nonprofit Network Giving Circle seeks to educate ourselves regarding the needs of our community in order to provide funding to organizations committed to helping Clark County residents in all life stages lead healthy, self -sufficient lives.
How does a Giving Circle work?
The Circle meets monthly September through May to learn about community issues from local experts, review grant proposals and interview nonprofit organizations that have applied for funding. A group decision is then made on how to distribute the pooled funds. We get together the fourth Thursday of most months, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings are formatted for productive fun. We get to know each other, welcome new members, and learn about how to make a difference in the place where we live. The focus is on giving, learning, fun. Any fundraising activities are the decision of the group. (For example: In 2008 the Circle did a Spa Fundraiser that raised over $2,300 for our grant pool)
Each voting Circle Member contributes $250 for the grant funding pool. Circle Friends are welcome to join with smaller gifts. Donations can be made any time before the April ‘final count’ of funds available to grant. In addition to a check payment, our online system allows for full or recurring payment options. Nonprofit Network administrative time is donated.
A Membership Fee of $25 has been instituted for 2010-2011. This is unrestricted contribution to be used towards Nonprofit Network costs including materials (i.e. a binder, nametag, as needed), and helps in covering costs such as bank fees, insurance, etc.
• This contribution may be reduced for members renewing next year in 2011-2012.
• This donation is tax-deductible.
• Your entire $250 grant fund donation will go to the funding pool.
• Even if making your donation later in the year, we ask that you make the $25 registration donation in September so ordering and assembly of materials will be as efficient as possible.
Nonprofit staff & board members are welcome to participate as members with the caveat that they not vote on decisions directly affecting their organization.
Donate
Make your membership or friends donations online. or mail a check payable to Nonprofit Network Giving Circle Fund, Nonprofit Network SWWA, P.O. Box 822379, Vancouver WA 98682.
Schedule
Meetings are open to members and prospective members. Applicant organizations may be invited to an interview, but otherwise are not generally invited to attend.
August 31, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Summer get-together - a no-host happy hour at the Grant House on the Patio, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661.
Thursday, September 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Meeting of the 2010-2011 Grant Cycle at Innovative Services NW.
Thursday, October 28, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Innovative Services NW.
Thursday, November 11, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Innovative Services NW.
Thursday, December 9, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Innovative Services NW.
January-May dates posted in November, 2010. They are generally the fourth Thursday of the month.
We welcome your interest. Hope you can come to the meeting! Please contact us for more information. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Grants 2010
The Giving Circle Grants Awards 2009-2010 were distributed on May 27th to the following programs focused on meeting the needs of Clark County’s vulnerable elderly population.
CDM Services Community Partnership Initiative
The funds will be used to provide funds for hard costs then matched with in-kind donations of volunteer labor leveraging the grant to provide for the needs of vulnerable seniors. Needs to be met include modifications and repairs of homes, specialized and therapeutic furniture or similar concerns not covered by any other provider. Grant: $2,500
Children’s Home Society Clark County Kinship Care Coalition
Funding of a 10-week class series for grandparents raising grandchildren (and other kinship caregivers). Grandparents are isolated by the challenges, time constraints, financial, health, transportation hardships they encounter as they move back into the world of raising young children. Grant: $2,540
Community Housing Resource Center Senior Housing and Financial Counseling
The overarching goal of the program is to improve the housing stability and financial security of low-income seniors in the area who are struggling in the current economic climate. Some may avoid foreclosure by securing loan modifications; others may secure a reverse mortgage or initiate a debt management plan. Grant: $2,500
Human Services Council Sponsor-A-Ride
The goal of the project is to provide efficient transportation services to meet the needs of seniors getting to medical appointments, social activities, shopping trips, senior centers & meal sites. Transportation options are determined based on the client’s needs and can include door-to-door
curb transport, transportation chaperone, and training on how to use the transit system. Grant: $2,500
Grants 2009
These four grants focus on early childhood programs.
Children’s Center $3,880.55
Coaches Program
Funding for materials to make (& assist families in making) specialized treatment and training materials for preschool children affected by methamphetamines.
Columbia River Mental Health Services $1,761.45
Happy Healthy Families
Grant funding for purchase of “Love and Logic” updated visual and auditory training materials including corresponding workbooks, with the remaining funds towards the purchase of experiential therapeutic equipment for infants and toddlers.
Educational Services District 112 – Child Care & Family Services $708
Early Childhood Lending Library Improvement Project
For purchase software and related items that will allow access to the childcare provider library catalog online.
Washington State University Foundation $4,650
“Play School”: At Home At School Early Literacy and Early Grades Transitions Project
In support of a pilot program to further increase kindergarten readiness among very low income children funds will purchase educational manipulatives, books, toys and a mobile unit for use at WSU Vancouver, shelters and housing facilities. Funds will also provide a match for staff time in creating and implementing a program to assist children and their parents in ‘playing school’.
Grants 2008
Our first annual Giving Circle of Clark County Women awarded funding to the following programs for youth.
The Giving Circle spent one year of studying the community needs and organizations before making their decision. A competitive grant process including interviews was completed in April 2008, with grants awarded in May.
Janus Youth Programs Clients are high-risk teens with combination of substance abuse, mental health concerns, and homeless at three Clark County locations/ shelters. Funds are for art therapy supplies; plus books & videos; other supports i.e. clothing, transportation, meals related to youth employment. Grant: $1,800
OPTIONS Youth Program works with youth with significant mental health diagnosis, some with other issues such as juvenile justice, substance abuse, homelessness or at risk-of being homeless. Funds are for program staff to use to assist youth with food, ID cards, driver’s license & food handler test fees, work tools, boots, uniforms, transportation, housing, and other out-of-pocket expenses needed to assist in helping them obtain employment of other opportunities for advancement. Grant: $2,500
Columbia River Mental Health Services Clients are youth w/ mental health concerns, some combined w/ substance abuse, risk of homelessness. Funds are for pregnancy avoidance experience ‘babies’ requiring 24-hour care. This grant includes staff training of counselors working with youth in this program. The “Babies” last 5-10 years extending the life of this program over time. Grant: $4,345
Silver Buckle Equestrian Center for purchase of two smaller saddles for young riders and one equestrian scholarship for a young person with a parent serving in the military. Clients are youth at risk referred for equine therapy by Juvenile Justice, foster care or other social services. Grant: $1,500
Photo is some Circle members with representatives of grantee organizations. May 2008.
