PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION

Next Grant Deadline:
October 14, 2011

Details about each part of the application and submission process can be found below on this page.

Application - Word Format

• Part I - Cover Page (Word)
• Part II - Proposal (Word)
• Part III - Budget (Word)
• Part IV - Supplemental Materials
• Part V - Checklist (Word)
• Part I, II, & III - Full Application in Word format

If you need the forms in a different format, please contact us at 503-655-0525

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Grant Orientation Workshop

If you are an Individual or organization interested in applying for a Cultural Participation Project Grant and have not attended a Coalition Grant Orientation Workshop you are required to attend a Grant Orientation Workshop (even if you have received an award from the Coalition in prior years). The next workshop is on September 7, 2011 - 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Those attending the workshop have the opportunity to submit their intent to apply, will understand the grant process better, and clarify any questions related to their proposal or grant application guidelines.

Workshop Details

Clackamas County Development Services Building
Red Soils Campus
150 S. Beavercreek Rd., Auditorium - 1st Floor
Oregon City, OR 97045
MAP

RSVP

Support Information

Project Grant Guidelines

Funding Priorities

Sample Applications:
Oregon City Elevator Project
Estacada Together
artMOB

Prior Awards
2005-2011

Project Application Details

Formatting Requirements:

• Use 12-point Times New Roman type - You are encouraged to use the forms above which are pre-formatted for consistency
• Single-spaced, print both sides of the paper - Project Proposal should not exceed 2 sheets of paper when printed - total application including cover page and budget should not exceed 3 sheets of paper, printed front and back
• 1" margins
• Forms have been provided that fit these parameters, please print the forms front and back as well

Part I

Cover Page

Please use the Cover Page provided on our website. If you have any challenges opening a document, please contact us and we can email you one in an alternate format.

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Part II

Project Proposal (Guidelines)

You may choose to use the Proposal form above or your own document (the forms we provide are preferred method). Please use concise, clear language to answer the following five questions (it is recommended you include the question before your answer).

1. Describe your project - (1 page maximum)

Describe your project’s purpose, and what you hope to accomplish when it is complete. Provide details about how you plan to carry out your project and describe how it meets a need, solves a problem or fills a gap. How will you evaluate your project to know if it is successful?

2. How would Cultural Participation Grant funds be used in supporting your project? (100 words or less)

Explain how you anticipate using award monies if granted by Coalition.

3. Describe your partnerships and/or collaborations. (3/4 page maximum). Consider the following questions when answering. A bulleted list with supporting information is preferable.

Why did you select these particular partners? What will they bring or add to the project? How will they participate in making the project successful? What are the different roles you and your partners will each have in the project? If you don’t have partners or collaborators, explain why not.

4. Describe how your project relates to the Plan’s Funding Priority(ies) you checked in the application. (1 page maximum)

Describe how your project responds to the Funding Priority checked on Application Cover Page. How does your project impact the Plan’s Challenges and/or forward Actions? In what ways does your project demonstrate the Plan’s underlying vision and goals? Describe how your project would make a difference in your community.

5. Explain why you can successfully complete this project. (1/2 page maximum)

Briefly describe your organization’s history and experience with completing similar projects. If you are not an organization, or if you do not have relevant history and experience, briefly describe why you believe you are capable of success. Provide specific examples where possible.

5. Timeline (1/2 page maximum)

Provide a simple bulleted timeline of specific project tasks. Make sure to include dates or monthly benchmarks when creating timeline.

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Part III

Project Budget

Please use Budget Form provided above to describe expenses and income related to your project. Please include both cash and in-kind (donation of services, supplies, non-cash matching services or support, etc.) for the total project. Please indicate if your figures are "Anticipated" or "Confirmed" with a "A" or "C" next to each line item. Include any revenue potential from other funding sources (such as another grant). If you are an organization applying for a grant, please include your organizational / company annual budget or Prior Year Profit & Loss Statement plus your Current Year-To-Date Profit and Loss Statement. If you have any challenges opening a document, please contact us and we can email you one in an alternate format.

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Part IV

Supplemental Materials (Guidelines)

You are encouraged to include brochures, press clippings, support letters, photos and similar information to help the Review Panel better understand your project or your organization. Please limit supplemental material to no more than Five unique items. Electronic copies of these documents only please. If you have questions about supplemental materials, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Part V

Checklist

REVIEW:

Before submitting review the following checklist to make sure your Application is complete (pages should be submitted in this order):

___ Cover Page - 1 page

___ Project Proposal (no more than 2 sheets of paper printed front and back)

___ Project Budget - 1 page

___ One copy of Organizational / Company Budget, or Prior Year plus Year-To-Date Profit & Loss Statement (if this application is for an organization)

___ Supplemental materials (no more than five unique pieces) Electronic Copies only

SUBMIT: Please make 2 submissions of your application, one via email and one via USPS First Class Mail - Follow instructions below:

___ EMAIL - ONE Electronic copy of entire application including:

• Cover Page;
• Project Proposal;
• Project Budget;
• Supplemental documents should be attached as PDFs including (but not limited to) News Stories, Letters of Support, brochures, renderings,, etc.. Photos may be sent as JPGS.
• Profit & Loss and//or Organizational Budget

info@clackamasculturalcoalition.org

or

elizabeth@clackamasartsalliance.org

Note: Electronic signature or no signature is fine for emailed copy 

If you have any challenges with this email address, please contact us.  If you do not receive an email confirmation within 48 business hours of submitting, please contact us.

AND SUBMIT...

___ USPS First Class Mail - ONE Hard copy (no more than 3 sheets of paper printed front and back) application packet including:

• Signed Cover Page;
• Project Proposal;
• Project Budget;
• DO NOT MAIL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS, ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGETS, P&Ls or any other attachments

Clackamas Community Cultural Participation Grants
Clackamas County Cultural Coalition
PO Box 2181
Oregon City, OR 97045

NOTE:

-Paper or binder clips only, no bound documents or staples

- Keep an extra copy for yourself.

-Cover letters, presentation binders, or other items outside of this list are discouraged.

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POSTMARK DEADLINE:
October 14, 2011

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