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Lubbock Dream Center

A way to fund your activities

Written for: Shannon Griffin Hargrave, Fundraising Coordinator

Written by: A group of TTU Profession Writing Class Students

Our recommendation report will provide you with our research methods for finding these grants, four different grant opportunities, and which grant we

believe will be the most beneficial to the Lubbock Dream center.

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Table of ContentsQUICK SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................................. 3

HOW WE RESEARCHED GRANT OPPORTUNITIES.....................................................................................4CRITERIA

FINDING THE GRANT

WHY WE USED FOUR DIFFERENT GRANTS

THE GRANTS AND THEIR FOCUS

GRANT OPPORTUNITY 1: CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION...................................................................6ABOUT THE GRANT

ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS

DUE DATES

CONTACT INFORMATION

GRANT OPPORTUNITY 2: THE ANDREWS FOUNDATION........................................................................9ABOUT THE GRANT

ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

DUE DATES

CONTACT INFORMATION

GRANT OPPORTUNITY 3: LUBBOCK AREA FOUNDATION....................................................................11ABOUT THE GRANT ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION PROCESS DUE DATES CONTACT INFORMATION

GRANT OPPORTUNITY 4: THE BROWN FOUNDATION, INC. ...............................................................14ABOUT THE GRANT ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS DUE DATES CONTACT INFORMATION

RECOMMENDATION.......................................................................................................................................... 16WHY THESE FOUR GRANTS THE RECOMMENDED GRANT

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Quick SummaryIn this proposal we will present four opportunities to obtain funding for your organization. This will provide you with multiple options to choose from. We will compare the proposals and present the best opportunity in the recommendation section of this proposal. The factors that are weighed into the decision include the amount awarded, time and effort required, and application deadlines.

The first grant proposed in this document is the Captain Planet Foundation Grant that could award up to $2,500. The deadlines on this grant are February 28 and September 30 for 2013.

The second grant proposed in this document is the Andrews Foundation Grant. In this grant, the foundation asks you to specify the amount you would need. This grant opportunity has no deadline. However, proposals received after September will be reviewed in the following year.

The third grant proposed in this document is the Lubbock Area Foundation that could award up to $5,000. The deadlines to apply to this grant are February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and October 1st of each year.

The fourth grant proposed in this document is The Brown Foundation, Inc. that could award up to $5,000. This grant has no due date. Proposals are reviewed at the following foundations next monthly meeting.

These grant opportunities were found on an Internet database provided to TTU students. In the next section we go into detail on how to logon the database and how we found these opportunities in the database.

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How We Researched Grant OpportunitiesThis section will describe how we researched different foundations that can supply the Lubbock Dream Center with new grant opportunities. It will include the criteria we used to search the grants, how we found them, why we chose four grant opportunities, and what those grants are.

CriteriaTo find the criteria about what types of grants to look for, we went to the Lubbock Dream Center’s website. On the website we found that the Dream Center works through the following ministries and outreaches:

Food Ministry Clothing Ministry Adopt A Block Ministry Beach Club Life Skills Training Adult Literacy Education Computer Education Special Neighborhood Outreaches Community Garden Faith Based Twelve Step Programs Sunday Morning Services Agape to local schools and other agencies Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Partnership with Churches and Schools

Finding the GrantTo research funding opportunities for the Lubbock Dream Center, we used the online database that we have access to as Texas Tech students.

At first we tried searching for grants on Google. This provided us with many grant opportunities but few fit the criteria we were looking for. The grants

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found on Google weren’t the type of grants that would have been helpful to the Lubbock Dream Center.

After this we tried Texas Tech’s database. The database of foundations proved to be very helpful. It was very easy to search for grants with certain criteria. To search the Tech database for grants, a student can log in at www.library.ttu.edu, click on “electronic resources” and find databases. From here, you can search all of the databases Texas Tech has to offer. The database we used to research the grant opportunities is “Foundation Center Online”.

Why We Used Four Different GrantsWe used four different grant options to maximize the amount of money the Dream Center can receive from grants. Four options also increase the chances of getting awarded with a grant. All of these grants can be used toward any of the activities the Lubbock Dream Center is involved in.

The Grants and Their FocusGrant 1- offered by Captain Planet Foundation, focuses on giving the awarded organization or school a head start, to bring environmental awareness to the surrounding community, and to encourage youth to participate in community service.

Grant 2- offered by The Andrew’s Foundation, focuses on child and family welfare, education, international/domestic poverty focused development, physical and mental health, religious and spiritual development.

Grant 3- offered by the Lubbock Area Foundation, focuses on providing organizations with highly needed assistance for programs and operations.

Grant 4- offered by The Brown Foundation, Inc., focuses on primary and secondary education. They are looking to improving public education in the state of Texas.

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Grant Opportunity 1: Captain Planet Foundation1

About the GrantCaptain Planet Foundation grants funds to non-profit schools and community-based environmental or educational organizations. Grants range from less than $500 up to $2,500. The organization must operate under a $3 million operating budget. CPF does not award grants to individuals or for-profit businesses. Unique projects are welcome to apply as long as they emphasize CPF’s mission of hands-on environmental activities. The grants are meant to give the organization or school a head start, to bring environmental awareness to the surrounding community, and to encourage youth to participate in community service.

Organization RequirementsThe following are the requirements looked at by the Captain Planet Foundation.

Provide a signed and dated letter from the executive of the organization that:

o Gives the project leader/director permission to implement this CPF-funded project

o Gives CPF permission to publish any promotional work, plans, and reported results from the grantee to the public

The project leader being employed at the same organization/school effects the grant approval and exceptions are made at the sole discretion of CPF upon written request.

Must be a section 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization under the IRS.o A copy of determination letter from the IRS

Environmentalo Encourages understanding of environmental issueso Directly benefits the environmento Encourages youth to participate in community service

1 All information about Captain Planet Foundation and their grant was found on their website: www.captainplanetfdn.org

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o Restoring/ enhancing habitat Educational

o Teach environmental material through hands-on activitieso May be multidisciplinary. Objectives may vary across different

subjects Sustainability

o The organization must be able to continue the program after CPF support ends

o Involve the outside community to continue support of the projecto Eco-friendly materials and supplies to further environmental

awarenesso Have a lasting impact on the communityo Current support from other funds gives the applier a better

chance for approval because it demonstrates sustainability Final Report- The report needs to contain:

o Activities that were funded by the grantso Photographs, video, brochures, websites, etc.o Grant Reporting Form- can be found in the Project Evaluation

section of the grant application

Due DatesCPF prefers grant applications to be submitted through mail at:Captain Planet Foundation133 Luckie Street, 2nd FloorAtlanta, GA 30303

Applications can also be submitted online following the application template or as an email attachment sent to:[email protected]

The sooner you apply the better chance you get at receiving the grant for your proposed starting date. No “rush” application will be given priority.

Seasonal Project Deadlines:

Projects held for: Deadline: Recipient Notification:

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Fall/ Winter February 28 May 15Spring/Summer September 30 December 15

Contact InformationMore information on the Captain Planet Foundation can be found on their website athttp://www.captainplanetfdn.org

Their Address is:Captain Planet Foundation133 Luckie Street, 2nd FloorAtlanta, GA 30303Phone: 404-522-4270

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Grant Opportunity 2: The Andrews Foundation 2

About the GrantThe Andrews Foundation was founded in 1966 as a family foundation by Richard and Judith Andrews. The Andrews Foundation is dedicated to helping people and communities help themselves. Areas of Andrews Foundation philanthropic support include: child and family welfare, education, international/domestic poverty focused development, physical and mental health, religious and spiritual development.

Organization RequirementsThe following requirements are for the types of organizations allowed to apply for the grant.

You must be Non-profit 501 3c Organization You must have a charitable endeavor plan to ask for the grant. Your charitable endeavor must fit with some of the Andrews

Foundation Mission statement: “the purpose of the Andrews Foundation is to offer philanthropic support and development in the following areas: child and family welfare, assistance to third world communities to develop self sufficiency and the reduction of hunger and poverty, disaster response and relief, higher education, physical and mental health, and religious and spiritual growth.”

Application RequirementsYou must fill out the two page application form found on the Andrews Foundation website. Along with the application, these documents must be included:

Current Board of Directors Current audited financial report. A 501(c)(3) determination letter.

2 All information on the grant was found on a website: www.andrewsfoundationhouston.org.

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In addition to our application form, grantees may submit the following (Maximum of 3 pages):

A statement of the needs you are attempting to address, the mission, the history, and goals of your organization.

A summary of the specific activity for which you are requesting support and what you anticipate as outcomes.

The total amount of funding needed for your project and the amount requested from the Andrews Foundation.

Due DatesThis grant has no specific due dates. Grant applications are reviewed on a continuous basis throughout the year. The grant application submitted from October 1st through December 31st will be reviewed by trustees of the Andrews Foundation in the next fiscal year, beginning January 1st.

All information should be submitted to:The Andrews FoundationAttn.: Dr. Judith Andrews2408 Kipling St.Houston, Texas 77098

Or emailed to [email protected]

Contact InformationYou can find more information on The Andrew Foundation on their website. http://www.andrewsfoundationhouston.org.

Their mailing address is:The Andrews Foundation2408 Kipling St.Houston, Texas 77098

Contact The Andrews Foundation at: [email protected] or at (713) 528-6571.

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Grant Opportunity 3: Lubbock Area Foundation3

About the GrantThe Lubbock Area Foundation was created in 1981. Their main purpose is to supply grants that benefit the South Plains area. Donors do not actually donate “to” the Foundation but “through” it. The donors can support a wide variety of organizations through the Foundation. The Foundation provides organizations with highly needed assistance for programs and operations. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers. Nine sponsoring organizations in Lubbock select the Board of Directors. Members serve a three-year term, which are renewable for a second term. The grant award decisions and policies are decided by the Board. Over the years of the Foundation’s existence, many extraordinary community leaders have served on the Board. They helped the Foundation grow in size and service to Lubbock.

Organization RequirementsThe following requirements describe the organizations that qualify to apply for this grant.

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, for political purpose, to retire indebtedness, or for payment of interest or taxes

Organization must be in Lubbock or the surrounding South Plains area Organization must be a 501(c)(3) or a government equivalent Grants may be made for start-up funding, general operating, program

support, and demonstration programs All grant recipients must report on the expenditure of grant funds and

results of the support project within one year of the award Grant applications are reviewed throughout the year Typical grant awards range from $500-$2,500 with a maximum of

$5,000

3 All information about the Lubbock Area Foundation and the grant was found on their website: www.lubbockareafoundation.org

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Application ProcessThe following steps must be taken in order to be considered for the grant:

1. Complete and print the Application Form (can be found on their website)

2. Complete a narrative:a. Description of the project and the need for it within the

communityb. Detailed project budget and specific use of funds requestedc. List of grants received/pending related to the project and plans

for additional fundingd. A plan for evaluation of project successe. Plans for project continuation

3. Attachments needed:a. Most recent IRS Filing (Form 990)b. A detailed copy of the organization’s current annual operating

budget and year-to-date financial statementsc. A copy of the most recent audit (if no audit, most recent year-end

financial statement)d. A current listing of the Board of Directorse. A resolution from the Board approving the application

4. Mail or deliver ten (10) copies of the Application Form, Narrative, and Attachments to:

Lubbock Area Foundation2509 80th StreetLubbock, TX 79423

Due DatesThe submission deadlines for applications are February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and October 1st of each year. After they receive your entire application, the Foundation’s Grant Committee will review it and provide comments. Some additional information or a site visit may be requested. They will make its recommendation to the Board of Directors. You will be notified of the Board’s decision as soon as possible after they meet to consider your application.

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Contact InformationPlease contact Tami Swoboda, Director of Programs and Communications, with any questions about the application process at (806) 762-8061 or via email: [email protected].

Here is there general contact information:

Tel: (806) 762-8061Fax: (806) 762-8551E-mail: [email protected]: www.lubbockareafoundation.org

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Grant Opportunity 4 The Brown Foundation, Inc. 4

About the GrantHerman and Margarett Root Brown and George R. and Alice Pratt Brown founded the Brown Foundation, Inc. in July 1951. The foundation has awarded more than 1.26 billion in grants through June 30,2011. 80% of those funds were granted in Texas. The purpose of The Brown Foundation, Inc. is to distribute funds for public charitable purposes, principally for support, encouragement and assistance to education, the arts, and community service. The foundations current focus is in primary and secondary education. They are looking to improving public education in the state of Texas. This grant can award up to $5,000 dollars.

Organization RequirementsThe following requirements are for the types of organizations allowed to apply for the grant.

Grants are not made to individuals. Grant requests w0ill be considered only from tax exempt organizations

described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and further classified as a public charity within the meaning of section 509 (a) of the code, or governmental units described in Section 170 of the code.

Only one proposal accepted per organization in a 12-month period. Proposals should be submitted a minimum of 4 months before funds are

required. Do not send videos, audiotapes, binders, or notebooks.

Proposal RequirementsThe following is a list of sections that must be included in the proposal:

1. Proposal Summary Form must be completed.

4 All information on the grant was found on a website: www.brownfoundation.org.

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2. Support Informationa. List of contributors and their contributions. One page limit.b. Financial Information

i. Current organization operating budgetii. Budget for the specific program to be funded

iii. List of sources of support, amounts already contributed to the project, amounts requested by the proposal, and the pending for the project.

c. Recent audited financial statementd. Financial statement of income and expenses from time of last

audit to present. e. Most recent copy of the applicant’s status as an exempt

organization for federal income tax purposes.f. Additional documentation pertinent to request.

3. Application should be signed by the chief administrator or executive officer and by the board president or chairman.

Due DatesThis grant has no specific due dates. They meet once a month and accept proposals all year long. The brown Foundation will notify you when they receive a proposal for a grant. However, they will not give status updates. The next time you will hear from The Brown Foundation will be when the grant is accepted or declined.

Contact InformationYou can find more information on the Brown Foundation on their website at http://www.brownfoundation.org/.

Their address is:P.O. Box 130646Houston, Texas 77219-0646(713) 523-6867FAX: (713) 523-2917

Their e-mail is: [email protected]

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RecommendationThis section describes why we chose the four grants described in the report. It will also go over the grant that we recommend the Dream Center to apply for. The recommendation will specify the amount awarded, deadlines, and, the application process.

Why These Four GrantsWe found four grant opportunities that would be most beneficial for the Lubbock Dream Center to apply to. The grants focus on four areas that are current to the Dream Center. These areas are education, neighborhood outreaches, community garden, and spiritual growth.

The four grants were also chosen based on the guidelines and criteria the grant foundations are looking for. The application processes for the grants are similar. In general the grants require the organizations to be non-profit under the IRS sec 501 (c) (3) and to fill out and submit an application. The other guidelines vary from submitting a proposal to a final report of how the funds were used. The grants were chosen because we felt that The Lubbock Dream Center meets the requirements and a little more.

The Recommended GrantThe grant recommended for The Lubbock Dream Center is The Lubbock Area Foundation. The foundation is one of the two grants that award up to $5,000. The Foundation is the one that asks for minimal effort through the application process from the two.

The Lubbock Area Foundation grant is a locally based foundation. With the foundation locally based, the chances for The Lubbock Dream Center to receive the grant are higher. This grant awards up to $5,000. There are four application deadlines throughout the year, which is convenient for the applicant. The deadlines to apply for the grant are February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and October 1st of each year. Along with the standard documentation, they ask that the applicant submit a narrative that describes the project and the need for it within the community, a project budget and

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specific use of funds requested, a list of grants received or pending related to the project and plans for additional funding.

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