[Rotary] 2018/2019 Bishoff Grant Opportunities for $$$$

[Harold Hauck]

The Mendocino Community Foundation has just announced the application
process for the 2018/2019 Bishoff Grants. There are two grants available for
eligible organizations, (there are only ten eligible organization and the
Rotary Club is one of them). This is a fund raising opportunity that we can
all participate in. I urge every club member to put their thinking/wishing
caps on and suggest grant ideas/opportunities to the Rotary Club board. The
board will select the best ideas and begin the application process. The
first grant opportunity is:

*         The Bishoff Capital Projects Grant, will award individual grants
in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Total funding available is
$50,000. Application deadline is 10/5/2018. There is a 25% organization
match required for these grants. Potential capital projects include but are
not limited to facilities new construction or renovation, infrastructure
improvements, large equipment, or other capital improvements. 

The second grant opportunity is:

*         The Bishoff Special Projects Grant that will award individual
grants in amounts ranging from $500 to $15,000. Total funding available is
$100,000. There is a 25% organization match required for these grants.
Application deadline is 10/5/2018. Funding is available for three grant
types:

1. Program proposals for special program projects may be considered. Special
projects are considered projects above and beyond the normal course of
business. Projects should be one-time activities. Pilot projects or the
inception of ongoing endeavors will not be considered. Eligible include, but
are not limited to emergency preparedness, special programming (for example,
a special one-time program that may include speakers, and other program
activities that is not intended to be replicated in future years), or
celebratory programming (such as activities around a special anniversary.)

2. Capacity-building projects/administrative grants must demonstrate how
they will position the organization to more effectively and/or efficiently
fulfill its programmatic goals in the future. Examples of eligible
capacity-building activities include:

. strengthening governance, leadership, or staff expertise;

. restructuring business models and accounting practices to improve
financial stability;

. building and diversifying revenue streams;

. developing and implementing long-term strategic plans;

. refining communications, marketing, outreach, and social media;

. improving volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement;

. pursuing opportunities to share space, equipment, or other administrative
costs; and

. website development.

3. Equipment and technology projects must demonstrate how the equipment will
increase the organization's ability to advance its mission. Hardware,
software, or apps are considered equipment projects. Product specifications
and cost estimates as they are known at the time of the application are
required.

 

Please let me know if you would like additional information about either of
these grant opportunities. The above information is just the condensed grant
application highlights, I will be happy to send you the detailed grant
applications and guidelines documents. 

 

Harold

 

 

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