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  • 8/14/2019 Community Foundation Grant Letter

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    PO Box 1821Nixa MO 65714

    417-725-1545417-725-4532 fax

    RE: 2009Nixa Community Foundation Grant Information

    We are sending information to organizations that have applied for grants in the past, requested information about our grantprocess, or have been recommended by a Nixa Community Foundation board member.

    Grants from unrestricted funds of the Nixa Community Foundation are made to qualified non-profit organizations that servethe Christian County area. Preference will be given to:

    Projects which are exclusive of the ongoing operation of the organizations; Projects which impact the greatest number of people; Projects which provide seed money for new programs; Projects which will receive matching funds;Projects which create a lasting impact within the community.

    Your organization may submit the grant application which includes: the amount of money requested; the need; the goal ofthe project; and who will be impacted by the project.

    As part of the application process, you may be asked to visit in person with our Grants Committee.If your organization is awarded a grant, a follow-up visit will be conducted by a Nixa Community Foundation Committeemember. Financial and other documentation of your expenditures may be requested.

    DEADLINE to submi t completed application fo r funding is 12 noon on October 23, 2009.Grant applications incom-plete and/or received after 12 noon on October 23, 2009 will not be considered

    Grants will be awarded at the Nixa Community Foundation Banquet on February 18, 2010.

    Sincerely,

    Sharon Whitehill Gray Leigh Hall

    Sharon Whitehill Gray, President Leigh Hall, Grants Committee Chairman

    2009 Grants Committee: Leigh Hall, ChairmanBetty Ann Rogers, Chris Thomas, Debby Lawson, Judy Pratt, Kelly Hasner, Ken Worthley, Lee Morris, Sharon Whitehill Gray

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    Nixa Community Foundation 2009 GRANT APPLICATIONGrants will be awarded in February 2010

    DEADLINE to submit completed application is 12 noon on October 23, 2009

    Submitted by: _______________________ Date: _________________

    Contact person: ______________________ Telephone:______________ Email: ____________________

    Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

    Grant Amount Requested: $____________ Date Funds Needed: ____________

    Please answer the fol lowing numbered questions on separate paper in the order li sted.Return completed application and attachments to:Nixa Community Foundation PO Box 1821 Nixa MO 65714or may be hand delivered to:Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce office at 105 Sherman Way, Suite 108

    1) Describe your grant request including the need it will meet in the community, the goal of the project; and who willbe impacted by the project.

    2) Describe the budget for this project, indicating expenses by category and income by sources.If your organization serves a multi-county area, please specify what portion of the grant will serve the Christian County are

    3) Do you expect to approach other sources for support of this project? _______If yes, list the other sources, with responses and amount to date.

    4) Are funds available to continue and maintain the program? If yes, explain.

    5) General description and purpose of your organization.

    6) Describe plans for publicizing this grant, if funds are approved.

    7) Copy of the letter from the IRS stating you are a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal RevenueCode.Agencies exempt from having such a letter include; schools, churches, universities and governmental agencies.

    8) Signature of your Board President: ________________________________________Date_______(Must be signed by President of the grant-seeking organization)

    Application checklist, be sure to include:___Completed Application (7 copies)

    ___Documentation of authorization to apply for grant by organizations Board of Directors:i.e. minutes of meeting where authorization to apply was voted on and approved (1 copy)

    ___Signature of Board President and date (# 7 above)

    ___Name/address list of Board of Directors (1 copy)

    ___Current operating budget (1 copy) public schools are exempt

    Your Most recent audit may be requested but is no necessary to submit with application.

    __ DEADLINE to submit completed application for funding is 12 noon on October 23, 2009.Grant applications incomplete and/or received after 12 noon on October 23, 2009 will not be consideredGrants will be awarded at the Nixa Community Foundation Banquet on February 18, 2010.