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Grant Information 2010 -- The 2010 grant applications must be postmarked by Saturday, July 31, 2010.
General Requirements
Grant Deadline
Required Attachments
Grant Application
Instructions for Completing Grant Application
Frequently Asked Questions - Grants Process
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Nonprofit organization must have
501(c)(3) status. Programs having provisional 501(c)(3) status, or
programs having a different 501(c)(3) as a fiscal agent are not
eligible.
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Preference will be given to programs
serving citizens of Bexar County, San Antonio, TX.
• Organizations serving citizens of
the following counties may also apply: Atascosa, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson.
• Organizations must expend all funds
in their counties of operation.
• Organizations must expend all funds
within 24 months of grant award.
• Organizations
may apply only under one focus area; it is the organization's
responsibility to select the "focus area", not Impact San Antonio.
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Organizations must include a project budget in conjunction with the
grant application. An operational budget will not be considered as
having met this requirement.
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Organizations may submit only
one grant application each calendar year.
In reviewing grant requests, Impact San Antonio members will consider the following factors:
Strength of organization from a management, staff, and board perspective
Project's benefit to the community and fit with mission
Uniqueness of project
Ability of organization to complete the project
Financial strength of organization and soundness of project budget
Financial support for project from other funders
Common Reasons Grant Applications Will Be Excluded:
Nonprofit organization selected more than one Area of Focus.
Nonprofit organization did not clearly explain how this project was distinct from ongoing programs and services.
A Project Budget was not included.
Nonprofit organization applied for a grant less than the $100,000 grant amount.
The grant was not postmarked by the deadline of Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Grant application did not include the responsible person's signature on the grant application.
Nonprofit organization did not include one copy of the project grant request, project grant budget, and requested attachments.
Deadline
All grant applications must be postmarked by Saturday, July 31, 2010 to be eligible for consideration.
1. IRS Letter of Determination
2. Most Recent IRS Form 990 filing including
Schedule A
3. Financial Audits for past fiscal year
or financial statements for past two fiscal years if audit is not
available
4. Most recent financial statements
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List of board members
Impact San Antonio will not award grants to programs focusing on the following types of activities:
• Partisan or legislative activities,
political lobbying
• General operating expenses
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Debt reduction
• Endowments
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Individuals
• Bridge or interim financing
• Individual churches or other bodies
of worship
• Religious organizations where the
sole or primary focus is proselytizing
Grant Application - Download Instructions
The 2010 Grant Application and 2010 Grant Checklist are below.
1. Choose "Save Target As"...
2. Choose a destination for the file.
3. Click Save.
Notes:
1) It is a 4-page application, and organizations should not expand the grant application. When completed, these questions should be on the following pages:
Page 1: Questions 1-14
Page 2: Question 15
Page 3: Questions 16-21
Page 4: Questions 22 & 23 and Signature Line
2) Use only 11 or 12 size font throughout the grant application.
3) Limit
the total grant application excluding project budget and attachments to 4
pages. Do not include additional or unsolicited attachments.
2010 Grant Checklist: Check off items and submit signed Grants Checklist with the grant package.
Grant Application: Submit the original copy of the grant with signature.
Grant Project Budget: Submit one copy of the Grant Project Budget.
Grant Attachments: Submit only one copy of the grant attachments.
Note: In addition to mailing the grant package with attachments, please send a PDF or electronic copy of the Project Grant Application and the Project Grant Budget to Michelle Price at price.michelle@hotmail.com by Friday, July 30, 2010.
Grant Deadline: Postmarked by Saturday, July 31, 2010.
Mailing Address: Impact San Antonio does not have a physical office; the address below is a post office box in the HEB shopping center at Blanco & 1604.
Impact San Antonio
1150 N. Loop 1604 W, Suite 108-451
San Antonio, TX 78248
If you have any questions, please call one of the following board members:
Jackie Pugh, Board President, (210) 602-1350 or jacque.pugh@gmail.com
Michelle Price, Board Member, price.michelle@hotmail.com
Rose Mary Fry, Board Member, (210) 558-7016, ext. 302 or rmfry@txnetwork.org
Instructions for Completing the 2010 Grant Application.
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Instructions |
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Type the name and Tax ID of your organization. |
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List the physical address, phone, and fax including area code. |
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List city, state, and zipcode. |
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Check the county (s) in which the program will be completed. |
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List contact person's email and the organization website. If there is no website, list N/A. |
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List contact person, title, and sign. |
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Indicate whether your organization is a 501(c)(3). |
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List the name of the project. |
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Check one Area of Focus for the project grant. |
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List total project budget. |
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List amount of project grant request. |
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Provide a brief description of the history of your organization. |
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List the mission statement for your organization. |
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List the key programs and services of your organization. |
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Describe the project grant request in a clear and detailed manner. This section should provide information about the community need, your project, and how this grant will improve life in the community.
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Explain the project goals for this project. |
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Describe the target population who will benefit from this grant. Include demographics on populations and geographic area to be served. List others in your community working on this issue. |
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How will the project be evaluated? How will you measure impact and results? |
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If the project is a collaborative effort, please describe the collaboration and list all partners. Attach signed letters of support from each organization involved in the collaboration. |
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List other funding sources for this project. List current funds and pending grants of $1,000 or more. |
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List the start date and completion date for the project. |
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Highlight the background and expertise of the staff working on this project. |
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Provide an overall summary of the project. |
Frequently Asked Questions - Grants Process
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Answer |
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Must an organization be a 501(c)(3) to apply for a grant? |
An organization must have its 501(c)(3) status to apply. |
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Can an organization with provisional 501(c)(3) status apply? |
No, your organization must have received its tax exemption from the IRS. |
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If another organization is serving as my fiscal agent, can I apply for a grant? |
No, an organization must have received its tax exemption from the IRS. |
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What counties will Impact San Antonio fund? |
Nonprofits serving Bexar, Atascosa, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson are eligible to apply for funding. |
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What types of grants will Impact San Antonio fund? |
Impact San Antonio will fund project grants in five Areas of Focus. |
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What are the Areas of Focus for the project grants? |
They are Culture, Education, Environment, Family, Environment, and Health & Wellness. |
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What is the amount of the project grant?
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In 2010, Impact San Antonio will award one $100,000 project grant. |
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Can I submit a grant application for an existing project? |
Nonprofit organizations may submit a grant application for a new or existing project. |
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Will Impact San Antonio fund operational grants? |
Impact San Antonio will not fund operational grants at this time. |
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What types of grants will Impact San Antonio not fund?
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Impact San Antonio will not fund the following activities: partisan or legislative activities, political lobbying, general operating expenses, debt reduction, endowments, individuals, bridge or interim financing, individual churches or other bodies of worship, or religious organizations where the sole or primary focus is proselytizing. |
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Must I use the Impact San Antonio grant application? |
Grantseekers must use the Impact San Antonio grant application. It can be downloaded from the website www.impactsanantonio.org. |
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Must an organization serve only women to qualify for funding from Impact San Antonio? |
No, Impact San Antonio will fund any 501(c)(3) meeting its funding criteria. |
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Can the Impact San Antonio grant be the sole supporter of a project? |
If $100,000 covers the full cost of the project, a nonprofit organization can apply to Impact San Antonio for the full amount. |
| 14 | Will all applicants receive a site visit? |
Each grant committee will review all grants in its Area of Focus. Finalists in each category will be contacted for a site visit by the committee. |
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How long will a nonprofit organization have to complete the work? |
After funds are received, the nonprofit organization will have 24 months to expend the project funds. |
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Must an organization have a financial audit to apply for funding?
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It is preferred that a nonprofit organization have a financial audit for the last fiscal years. If one is not available, financial statements for the most recent financial year must be submitted. |
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When will the project grant be awarded? |
The project grant will be awarded at the Annual Grants meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. |
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When will the nonprofit organization receive the project funds? |
The nonprofit organization will receive the project grant in November, 2010. |
Sample Form - Project Budget
The grant application must include an overall project budget. The budget form below is provided only as an example; your organization does not have to use all these categories. Use only income and expense categories relevant to the project grant.
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| Income | 2010 | Item Explanation |
| Impact San Antonio Project Grant | ||
| Other Project Grants | ||
| Public Funding | ||
| United Way | ||
| Individual Gifts | ||
| Corporate Gifts | ||
| Special Event Fundraising | ||
| Earned Income | ||
| Other Income | ||
| Total Project Income | ||
| Expense | 2010 | |
| Automobile Expense | ||
| Bank Service Charges | ||
| Contract Fees | ||
| Insurance: D&O, Liability, & Workers Comp | ||
| Marketing & Promotion | ||
| Depreciation | ||
| Occupancy & Utilities | ||
| Office Equipment & Furnishings | ||
| Office Supplies | ||
| Personnel, Taxes, & Benefits | ||
| Postage and Delivery | ||
| Printing & Reproduction | ||
| Professional Development | ||
| Professional Fees | ||
| Telephone & Internet | ||
| Travel | ||
| Total Expenses | ||
| Excess Revenue Less Expenses | ||