Greenville Women Giving (GWG) Grant Applicants Information Session November 1, 2018 GWG seeks to fund worthy projects that have the potential for high impact and significant positive change in our community
Today’s Agenda ● Session Goals ● Grant Guidelines ● GWG Grants Review Committee ● GWG Grant Application Process ● GWG Grant Assessment ● Questions & Answers 2
Session Goals Position every grant application for success, by ensuring that: ● Everyone fully understands the grant process ● Application meets GWG criteria ● Application process is easy to navigate ● Expectations of applicants are clear 3
For 2019… Anticipated GWG typically >$550,000 funds for funds 8-10 grants projects per year, or roughly 10% of Typical the applications number of 80 – 90 received applications grants received 4
GWG Grant Guidelines ● At least 1 grant awarded in each of 5 focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services ● Top-ranked grant in each of the 5 focus areas will be awarded ● Remainder of the funds distributed based on GWG members' votes, regardless of focus ● Grant amounts will range from $50K to $100K 5
Key Dates October 15, 2018 April 9, 2019 Grant application site open Ballot Showcase November 30, 2018 (Midnight) April 19, 2019 Deadline: GWG members’ Deadline: Grant applications vote January & February 2019 Week of April 22, 2019 Grant recipients notified Site visits conducted Week of March 25, 2019 May 14, 2019 GWG ANNUAL MEETING Ballot finalists notified 2019 grants awarded 6
Grant Review Process “Is it just me or are these review panels getting a lot tougher?” 7
Grant Review Committee(GRC) GRC is composed of 70-80 GWG members, who ● Evaluate applications ● Conduct site visits ● Determine top ranking grants for final ballot 8
Voting & Ranking ➢ Each GWG member ranks the grants on the ballot - one woman, one vote ➢ The highest-ranking applications are funded 9
Your Role BALLOT SHOWCASE SITE VISITS ● Schedule within 5 Final ballot applicants: days of 1 st contact ● Set-up table ● Include partners, displays, etc. project directors, etc. ● Provide a two ● Confirm project minute overview of plans and metrics the project 10
Once Awarded… All grant recipients will be asked to: ● Sign a contract / participate in a short video ● Attend Annual Meeting & Award Ceremony ● Meet w/GWG Grants Assessment Committee ● Publicize GWG’s role in support of the project ● Complete GWG requirements by agreed date 11
The Application Process 12
Grant Application Eligibility Organizations that are: ● Non-profit or unit of government, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agencies ● Located within or offering services to the residents of Greenville County And have: ● Completed previously funded GWG projects 13
Grant Application FUNDING PRIORITIES ● Addresses clear, documented need ● Offers opportunities for collaboration ● Demonstrates measurable results ● Achievable within grant period requested ● Aligns with GWG focus areas 14
Grant Application What’s Funded What’s Not Funded ● Endowments ● New or expanded ● Re-granting programs ● Projects restricted ● Operational support by religious or ● Capital political practices improvements 15
Application Site GRANTS Greenville Women Giving Grants Review 2018-2019 Key Dates October 15, 2018 APPLICATION Grant application site opens 1. 2019 Grant Application 2. Evaluation Template November 1, 2018 Grant Information Sessions 3. Printable Application Instructions 9:00am - 10:30am 4. Printable Budget Template 11:30am - 1:00pm Greenville Memorial Hospital 5. Information Session Powerpoint Medical Staff Auditorium www.greenvillewomengiving.org/grants 16
The Basics ✓ Contact Information ✓ Budget Template ✓ Partners ✓ Evaluation Template ✓ Focus Areas ✓ Project Title ✓ Start and End Dates ✓ Uploads 17
Contact Information ● Provide a single point of contact for all GWG correspondence ● Ensure individual is prepared to respond promptly to all requests ● If the contact person changes during the grant process, please notify us immediately at greenvillewomengiving@gmail.com 18
Partners ● Provide contact information for key partners ● Focus on those who will play a significant role in ensuring the project’s success ● Indicate the level of commitment ➢ Joint Applicant ➢ New or Existing Partner ➢ Role or type of involvement (financial, in- kind, etc.) 19
Project Title ● Your grant title will be what is listed on the final GWG ballot (5 – 6 word limit) ● Vague Title: Mentoring Program ● Descriptive Title: Teaching Life Skills to the Disadvantaged 20
Start and End Dates Grant Begin Date should be soon after GWG grants are awarded Grant End Date ● 1 year grants complete by June 30, 2020 ● 2 year grants complete by June 30, 2021 21
Project Budget Template Greenville Women Giving 2019 Budget Template Organization Name: Project Title: Project Expenses Amount Specific details, if applicable Include all expenses unique to the project $0 Total Project Expenses Funding Sources Amount Status List all funding sources for GWG Request Requested the project (GWG + others) $0 Total Project Income Details of GWG Request Amount $0 Outline specifically how GWG funds will be allocated to support project Total GWG Expenses $0 22 GWG percentage of Project GWG Funds divided by Total expenses
BE SPECIFIC Evaluation Template ● START w/outcomes you listed on application ● OUTLINE actions steps to achieve outcomes ● LIST target dates for each action step ● DEFINE short/long-term impact metrics Greenville Women Giving Grant Evaluation Form - 2019 23
Grant Focus Areas ARTS & CULTURE • Many grant requests may fall EDUCATION into more than one category ENVIRONMENT • Select the category HEALTH that BEST describes the nature of your proposed project HUMAN SERVICES 24
Arts and Culture Projects that: ● Promote the creation of, access to and appreciation of the arts ● Incorporate the arts as part of a multidisciplinary teaching program Examples include: Art education Arts integration Support for artists Venue enhancements 25
Education Projects that ● Educate individuals for a productive life - early childhood through higher education ● Promote teacher / resource development ● Improve access to quality programs /training Examples include: Tutoring /after-school programs Mentoring Job skills training Literacy 26
Environment Projects that: ● Protect, preserve or rejuvenate natural resources ● Teach or encourage conservation / responsible use ● Create, improve and/or increase access to parks, trails and natural areas Examples include: Environmental cleanup Conservation easements Food Sourcing Parks Environmental education 27
Health Projects that: ● Promote health and wellness ● Improve services and/or provide increased access to high quality health care ● Reduce unhealthy lifestyles or behaviors Examples include: Nutrition and exercise Mental health Drug & alcohol abuse Animal welfare Health Clinics Health education 28
Human Services Projects that: ● Address basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and safety ● Address social problems that impede the ability to lead a productive life Examples include: Food pantries; soup kitchens Shelters; housing Domestic violence Job creation Youth & community empowerment 29
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The Details 1 4 Collaborations History & Purpose (50 words) (100 words) 2 5 Project Summary Sustainability (250 words) (50 words) 3 6 What makes the Planned Outcomes project compelling? (100 words) (150 words) 31
Required Uploads ✓ IRS determination letter ✓ Most recent 990 ✓ Organization budget ✓ Board of Directors and affiliations 32
Optional Uploads MAPS, PHOTOS, RENDERINGS VENDOR QUOTES, CONTRACTS 33
Remember to… ✓ Conform to word limits; NO cutting and pasting ✓ Be specific about how grant funds will be used ✓ Verify that budget numbers match up ✓ Confirm all information is complete ✓ Attach any required uploads ✓ Check for confirmation email 34
Grant Assessment Committee Who: ● A small committee of GWG members ● Each has previously served on the Grants Review Committee ● Each member accepts one or two grants to follow and acts as a liaison between the committee and the Grantee(s) 35
Grants Assessment Committee Why : ● Our members donated $1,000 each to support local projects and they voted to fund yours ● Our job is to follow your progress until the grant is completed and report back to our members 36
Grants Assessment Committee What: The committee makes sure that the planned outcomes and performance success indicators provided in the application are accomplished on time and within budget 37
Grant Assessment Committee How: ● Review key documents ➢ Application, Budget, Ballot, Contract ● Meet with Grantee once awarded ● Provide status reports ➢ Site Visit, Progress, Change Requests 38
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