Kiwanis Owen Sound Funding

GENERAL FUNDING REQUESTS

We ask that applicants read the following information carefully.
Incomplete proposals WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you need assistance in completing the funding form, please email KiwanisOS@gmail.com.

You will be notified 4-6 weeks following the deadline for submissions (31 January, 30 April, 31 July, or 31 October) if your request will be funded.

Please note that if your application is successful, you will be required to provide the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound with proof of use of funds provided.

Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound

Funding Application

By checking this box I confirm that I have read the 'Funding Guidelines'

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Name

Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Telephone

Website

Primary Contact

Title

Secondary Contact

Title

Does your organization have a Board of Directors?

Yes No

If yes, "We the Board of Directors have authorized this funding application":

Agree Disagree

Name and Contact Info of Authorizing Board Member

Is your Organization a Registered Charity?

Yes No

If yes, please provide your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Charity Number:

Is this request to support a project that will serve children in Grey Bruce?

Yes No

Is this request to support a project that will serve adults in Grey Bruce?

Yes No

Is this request to support a project that will serve persons with special needs in Grey Bruce?

Yes No

Is this donation request for equipment or for operating costs related to a special project or new program?

Yes No

REQUEST SUMMARY:
Amount Requested

Project/Program Total Budget:

Percent funded by Government:

Percent funded by Donations:

Percent funded by other means:

Start Date This Donation Will Cover:

End Date This Donation Will Cover:

Date of last donation awarded by the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound:

Amount of last donation awarded by the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound:

How much have you raised to date and/or have you secured other funding commitments (providing this information will NOT affect your request from Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound)?

YOUR STORY

Tell us about the proposed project/program:

How many people do you expect will be served by this project/program; in the first year?

And in the following years (if applicable)?

What needs in the community are you addressing?

Are other organizations in the community working on this issue?

Yes No

If yes, how will your project/program coordinate with, or enhance, other programs?

How did you identify this need?

What are the three most important outcomes you are pursuing?

How will you evaluate and report on these outcomes?

Will you follow-up and update the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound to let us know how the project went, what results were achieved and what successes were achieved/lessons learned?

Yes No

What timeline are you considering to provide such an update?

If applicable, how will you sustain the project after the first year (not required for capital or one-time projects)?

Please feel free to include any additional information you feel may be relevant to your request:

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

REFERENCES or LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Along with the following application form, please provide two references or letters of recommendation from a leader within an organization you serve or have served.

These can be submitted to:
KiwanisOS@gmail.com
Subject: Your Name – Scholarship References

DECISION:
The final decision in the selection of the recipients rests with the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound.

PUBLICITY:
The successful candidates for the Elwood Moore Scholarships and the KOS Community Service scholarships must approve of their image and their name being allowed for publicity purposes.

Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound

Scholarship Awards Application

First Name, Middle Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Telephone

Cell

Date Of Birth

Name and Location of High School

Grade Point Average

OR Graduation Summary

Academic Honours, Awards, Membership Activities While Attending High School:

Hobbies, Outside Interests, and Extracurricular Activities While Attending High School:

Non-School Sponsored Volunteer Activities in the Community:

Your Post Secondary School of Acceptance:

Anticipated Field of Study:

Anticipated Length of Study:

< 1 year 1-2 years 3-4 years > 4 years

Contact Information for Legal Guardian(s):

Address of Legal Guardian(s):

Email of Legal Guardian(s):

Telephone of Legal Guardian:

Cell:

Please Select Which Kiwanis Scholarship You Are Applying For:

In the space provided, please summarize the reasons you feel that you would be a good candidate for this scholarship award:

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Kiwanis Funding Guidelines

The following guidelines are intended FOR EXAMPLE to assist applicants in obtaining funding that supports specific areas of interest and is in keeping with the guidelines established and set out by the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound.

BACKGROUND :

The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound is an organization comprised of individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community through service and financial support, focusing on children.

The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound supports projects that are:

CHARITABLE

EDUCATION

CULTURAL

RECREATIONAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

All projects must benefit Youth from birth to 19 years of age who reside permanently in Owen Sound and the district.
Funds are awarded for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific period of time. Funds are not awarded to support ongoing operating expenses, except in special cases.
Organizations and individuals seeking funding must demonstrate fiscal responsibility, professional management, and commitment to the Community.
Funds are awarded for new and innovative projects, to be completed within a specific time frame. Multi-year funding is possible and is subject to periodic review. New and innovative programs may be funded for a limited time.
Capital projects may be considered.

The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound is interested in encouraging projects that will:

Serve the young children of our community: Infants to 19 years.
Address the underlying causes of problems in our society in innovative ways;
Realize a significant and sustainable result with a moderate amount of funding.

Proposals should demonstrate:

A clearly defined and researched needs;
Evidence of support from other organizations and/or service groups;
Provision for evaluation of the project and active planning to form a continuation of the program beyond the initial funding.

The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound does not consider funding applications:

for religious, sectarian, or political purposes;
to reduce deficits
to retire debt
to other service organizations
to endowments of other organizations or foundations;
to support fundraising activities of national or provincial groups
to organizations that are totally Government funded

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