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Grant OrientationApril 2013 1
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FOUNDATION HISTORY
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Mission
As a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the Foundation’s mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word.
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ORGANIZATION
Vision
A community where the poor and marginalized, especially women, children, and seniors, are empowered to attain quality of life.
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ORGANIZATION
Values● Incarnational Spirituality ● Innovation● Empowerment ● Stewardship● Collaboration
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ORGANIZATION
Spheres of Synergies
Definition: the Foundation seeks to improve the lives of the following target populations:
● Women ● Children/Youth ● Seniors
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ORGANIZATION
Place-Based Approach The Foundation has identified a place-based approached
as its principal method of achieving community change.
During 2011-2013, impoverished neighborhoods in North St. Louis are the primary place-based geographical area. The majority of the Foundation’s strategies will be employed so that the residents, community leaders, and agency staff can implement their vision for the community.
East St. Louis has been designated as a secondary placed-based area. The Foundation will monitor the opportunity for a more in-depth presence in that community.
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ORGANIZATION
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Goal: North St. Louis
Improve the quality of life of North St. Louis residents
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GOALS
Goal: Community Change
Serve as the catalyst for community change
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GOALS
THE GRANT PROCESS
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ANNUAL GRANTS
$10,000 or lessSupport for the overall mission of the agencyAgencies with a budget of $1 million or less can request funds
for operations, programs and services, or projects. Agencies with a budget greater than $1 million can only
request funds for innovative projects and must provide matching funds for the project.
GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
The Foundation will be limiting funding to the following areas:North St. Louis
The VillePenroseO’Fallon
East St. LouisFunding will be limited in East St. Louis. Please contact the Foundation before applying,
GRANT DEADLINES
Letter of Intent Deadline: May 6, 2013 Letters of intent will be submitted electronically through our grant
management system. A link to this can be found at http://www.iwfdn.org/grants/information-for-grant-seekers/
Notification to submit full proposal by June 3, 2013 You will receive notification by June 3 whether or not your organization
has been chosen to submit a full proposal.
Full Application Deadline: July, 1 2013 Full applications will be completed on-line using the same system
as was used for the Letter of Intent.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Successful applicants will: Develop long-term relationships and work toward
healthy families/lifestylesEmphasize empowerment and self-sufficiencyPromote self-management and independence Work to produce long-term possibilities for the
child’s growth and developmentWork in partnership with communities and
neighborhoods
ADVOCACY GRANTS
Foundation makes a limited number of Advocacy Grants
Overall process is the same, except Grants are reviewed by the Advocacy Committee Focus is on systemic change Committee generally meets with the applicants
ETHICAL & RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES
Foundation fund religiously-sponsored groups, as well as non-sectarian agencies
Directives are a criteria for eligibility for fundingOrigin of DirectivesReview of proposals when the Ethical and Religious Directives
are an issue
LIMITATIONS
No awards to: Endowment funds Biomedical or clinical researchState/Local GovernmentsPolitical activities Hospitals, health systems or related entities
Individuals
AGENCIES TYPICALLY NOT FUNDED
Agencies that meet basic needsSoup kitchens, utility assistance
Disease-specific agenciesLocal affiliates of national organizationsDevelopmental disabilitiesDisease advocacy groups
Large agencies where foundation funding will have a minimal impact
Arts organizations
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Applicant must be a 501c3
Carefully consider whether the agency’s mission, values, and focus are in alignment with the foundation’s
After three years of consecutive funding, agencies are asked to sit out a round
PROCESS TIMELINE
Letter of Intent– May 6th
Notification – June 3rd
Full Proposal – July 1st
Staff review July - August
Grant Review Cmte. August – September
Board review September
Notification – October
Award reception – early December
PROPOSAL CRITIQUE
Critique of proposal relative to:Compatibility of mission and core valuesCommunity need/population servedOrganizational leadershipCollaboration Track recordFinancial accountabilityPotential impact and outcomes Leverage
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
We really are focused on North St. Louis and East St. Louis—projects in other geographic areas will only be funded if those efforts are truly innovative (and that will be rare)
Don’t stretch your project to make it fit the focus
Be honest
Write the letter of intent/proposal yourself
Don’t contact Board members; they won’t exert inappropriate influence
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
If you are collaborating—truly collaborate—networking or referrals is not collaboration
Community involvement is a plus
Accurate budgeting is a factor
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND, CONT.
If you have a question, ask the secretary at the foundation and she will refer to me if necessary
The deadline is the deadline—no exceptions
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND, CONT.
If you are not funded, find out why Agencies will receive a letter delineating why the concept paper or proposal was not accepted. If what is in the letter is not sufficient, then call.
If you are funded, send a thank you
Complete the evaluation in a timely manner