CNH KIWIN'S
GRANTS MANUAL 2017-2018
Table of Contents What is the YOF grant?................................pg.1-2 Testimony + Pro tips........................................pg. 3 YOF Grant Suggested Timeline...........pg. 4-5 YOF Grant App. Walkthrough................pg. 6-9 YOF Grant Project Ideas......................pg. 10-11 What is the PTP grant?.........................pg. 12-13 Testimony + Pro tips.....................................pg. 14 PTP Grant Suggested Timeline.............pg. 15 PTP Grant App. Walkthrough..........pg. 16-19 PTP Grant Project Ideas........................pg. 20-21
Youth Opportunity Fund Grant
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What is the YOF Grant?
The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund for Key Club International held within the Kiwanis International Foundation. This fund uses earned interest to help CNH KIWIN’S Key Club members serve the world by providing grants for service opportunities. Clubs and individuals may be granted $100 to $2,000.
Important Dates & Information The application is now open! The deadline to submit is October 15th at 11:59 EST. To apply you must use Reviewr, the online application. 2
Testimonies and Pro tips HELLO MY NAME IS
Calvin Tran
" Explain as many details as you can, and be super specific with who you are going to contact etc. We helped students with mental illnesses to play soccer."
" Apply as soon as you decide on project and be specific about what you're going to do with the money. Our school held a blanket making social and donated the blankets to patients."
HELLO MY NAME IS
Torrance HS
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 Edison HS
" Be really thorough with lots of details when you're planning and submitting the application!! Also, keep track of what you buy, what you plan out, any changes, and location because you need it for the application. We bought a bookshelf for one of our local kindergartens and we held a book drive at our school to collect children's books for them as well! "
They typically fund clubs/individuals who are asking for a portion of the total cost of the project, and clubs that are working with other organizations to fund and complete the project. 3
Suggested Timeline Before September 15th, and before you start the application process, make sure you know all about the YOF Grant. Before October 1st, go to www.keyclub.org/yof. The entire application process is online and must be submitted electronically! Under “Apply for a YOF Grant,” click “Submit a YOF Grant Submission.” In order to fill this application out, you must create a Reviewr account. Applications are due by October 15, 2017, at 11:59PM EST! Double check your work; it is imperative that your information is correct Wait! All you have to do is wait! 4
Suggested timeline On the second week of January 2018, you will receive YOF Grant notifications. On the third week of January 2018, a list of YOF Grant recipients will be posted online. If you did not receive an email notification, you may email them with questions. If you are a recipient of the YOF Grant, congratulations! By April 15th, complete your Letter of Agreement (Due May 1, 2018) - A signed letter of agreement must be submitted to Key Club International before the grant check can be mailed to the grant recipient. By December 15th, complete your Final report (Due January 1, 2019) - This report details how your club spent grant funds. Information about what should be included in the final report is noted in section F the letter of agreement. 5
Application Walkthrough
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Application Walkthrough
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Application Walkthrough
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Application Walkthrough
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YOF Grant Project IDEAS Does your school look boring? Vamp it up! Plan a painting project on a certain part of the school. The YOF Grant can provide all painting supplies, and members can earn hours painting an entire mural / picture.
Need green? Get a garden! Plant and build a garden in your very own community! Help unite your community, and use it to educate the children on planting and gardening. 10
YOF Grant Project IDEAS Want to improve literacy programs in your community? Use the YOF Grant to purchase new children's books. You can donate the books to a local elementary school and establish a reading program where your members can go read to the kids!
Want to make sure kids in your community are prepared for school? Use the YOF Grant to purchase backpacks, school supplies, and a jacket for kids in need! . 11
Pediatric Trauma Program Grant
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What is the PTP Grant? The Pediatric Trauma Program Grant , is provided by the CNH Kiwanis Foundation. This Grant was established in order to support clubs who seek to create projects to prevent and/or treat pediatric trauma. Your club can be granted up to $500.
Important Information The application is open year round long, so you can apply anytime! Your project can not be a fundraiser. It is recommended that the project is original.
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Testimonies & Pro tips Some common mistakes: Planning an unoriginal project. Applicant didn't complete entire application. Applicant did not include projected budget.
How to fix these mistakes: Revamp an old project, add something new. Example: If you have done Bicycle Rodeo in the past, add a helmet program. The grant may fund the new portion of the project. Before submitting, review the application with an advisor. 14
Suggested Timeline Educate Yourself on the PTP Grant!
You can find more information on http://www.cnhfoundation.org/how-to-help/h2hpediatric-trauma-program/ > Apply for a Grant > PTP Grant Packet. Consider the amount of money that your project may cost and the amount that you may request.. What are the guidelines? Is this grant only directed for my club? How do I get funds after receiving a grant?
Be Aware!
The PTP Grant Application must be attached to a completed project budget.
Wait!
The processing of the application takes around 4 weeks. Once the PTP Grant is approved, a follow-up Grant Report (with photos of the project) and Funds 15 Expenditure Report must be submitted.
Application Walkthrough
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PTP Grant Project Ideas Your club can work to prevent pediatric trauma by creating a community outreach program, where you can provide educational material to children and families.
Work with your club to fundraise money to purchase helmets. Later, you can donate the helmets to children in your community. Along with that you can run an educational workshop for the children receiving the helmets. 20
PTP Grant Project Ideas Bike accidents are one of the causes of Pediatric Trauma. Utilize the summer weather to host a Bike Riding lesson for kids! Even better, host this event towards your local corresponding K-Kids club for a fun day in the sun! Seat belts can be the difference between life, death, or a serious trauma injury. Many kids don't understand the importance of wearing a seat belt. Use the Grant to hold a seat belt safety fair for children in your community. 21