1. Why YOF? And CNH Grants? and how the youth opportunities monies are greatly underutilized by key clubs Presented by: Mr. Marek LeBlanc

2. What is the YOF? The Youth Opportunity Fund funds those clubs who are asking for a portion of the total cost of the project is given only to Key Clubs and/or club members. assists club projects with funding from $100 to $1,000

3. YOF Funding The Youth Opportunities Fund is funded by Key Club International’s earned interest. Of the $6.50 every member pays for their International Dues, $.50 goes towards the YOF. Purchase of The G. Harold Martin award, which requires a donation to the International Foundation.

4. Recent changes In the past, clubs could apply for two YOF grants, each ranging from requested assistance of $200 to $2,000. As of this year, clubs can only apply for one YOF grant, but can ask for a minimum assistance of $100.

5. What change means The YOF now benefits clubs differently in that it can now fund smaller projects. – For example, projects that required less than $200 in funding were not accepted. The maximum allotted was lowered from $2,000 to $1,000 so individual clubs do not “monopolize” the money. – Most projects will require less than $1,000 in funding.

6. What’s in the application? Sample Questions Problem – “Describe the problem your project addresses” Solution – “What have you done so far to get your project started?” How will it improve community? Budget – “What parts of your project require funding? Give a detailed budget for your proposal.”

7. Grant Application GRANT APPLICATION Contact Name (Must be a Key Club member) _____________________________________________ Grant Requested for q Individual q Club Club Name__________________________________ Club ID #__________________ High School Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________ State/Province _______________Zip/Postal Code __________________ School Phone Number (_______)______________________ Contact’s Home Phone Number (_______)___________________________ How did you find out about the Youth Opportunities Fund? _____________________________________________________________ Adult Advisor Information You must have an adult advisor to apply for a grant. Your adult advisor can be faculty advisor, a Kiwanian, or a school administrator. Please ask your adult advisor to complete the following information. Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State/Province _______________Zip/Postal Code __________________ Phone Number - Work (_____)________________ Home (_____)__________________ Relationship to Grant Seeker _____________ Signature______________________________________________________ Date _____________________________________________ PROJECT INFORMATION Answer the following questions in the space provided. Be complete and give details where appropriate. All answers must be included within this document. Additional sheets of paper are not acceptable and will result in having the entire application returned to the project contact. Title of Project ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ One-sentence description of project _________________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM Describe the problem that your project addresses. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLUTION When and where will your project take place? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What have you done so far to get your project started? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How will your project measurably improve the community, the country, or the world? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How will you measure the success of your project? POSTMARK DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15. Youth Opportunities Fund

8. Balance of application _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How will you build on the success of your project? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who is working on the project? Please list their names, addresses, and phone numbers. If space does not allow for the entire list, please provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the steering committee. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Is there an organization that you will be collaborating with? If so, give the name of the organization, the name of your contact, their position, and phone number. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Give a detailed timeline of your project. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BUDGET What parts of your project require funding? Give a detailed budget for your proposal. Include price quotes if possible. You cannot request less than US$200.00 or more than US$2000.00. What elements of your project are being donated and by whom? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreement with Youth Opportunities Fund By signing this grant proposal, you agree to: 1. Submit a final written report within two weeks of the completion of your project. 2. Use all grant money for the purposes detailed in your application. 3. Keep accurate financial records and include the records in the final report. 4. Allow your project to be used in any media or future Youth Opportunities Fund promotional campaigns. Contact Signature _______________________________________________________ Date ________________ Adult Advisor Signature __________________________________________________ Date ________________ School Principal Signature ________________________________________________ Date ________________ Submit to: Youth Opportunities Fund, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196

9. Example CNH District award – assist the Tijuana Project: three orphanages in Baja, Mexico. The club would take basic necessities such as shampoo, undergarments, soap, and other necessities for the orphans in three orphanages. They would also purchase toys and school supplies for the orphans and put them inside of backpacks and deliver them to the approximately 150 children in the three orphanages. Whitney High School Key Club, Anaheim, CA

10. The fine details The application must be received by October 15th each year. Notifications will be mailed out no later than January 15 th. Applications must be submitted to : Kiwanis International 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN USA, 46268 Applications You can fax your application to 1-317-879-0204.

11. For more information and clubs who are working with other organizations to fund and complete the project. For more information, visit keyclub.org

12. Last minute tips Every year, Key Club International gives out less money than there is available, for the simple reason that there are not enough applications. Applications are turned down almost always because of either incorrect form-filling or illegitimate projects. Remember, we WANT you to get this money ! It’s out there, so go out and seize the day !

13. Grants available through CNH The Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Grants Kiwanis Foundation supports SLP’s efforts towards PTP service projects (not fundraisers) Matching Grants available for up to $250 Submit Plan for grant approval up to 30 days before project begins New projects are required demonstrating service

14. Sample Questions “Please provide a one (1) sentence summary of your service project.” “Describe the relationship between your project and the objects of Kiwanis.” “Describe the benefit of your project to your community.”

15. A Successful Grant Example UC San Diego Circle K – Served Miller Elementary students, families, and faculty through planting a garden, a health and conservative fair, and mural panting project. - Project promoted a healthy positive environment where children can learn eco- friendly lessons and take care of selves. Had information booths, crafts, music, games, etc.

16. Additional Tips Need Kiwanis President’s signature Project can include “in-kind” donations like materials, labor, discounted merchandise as part of total budget. Allow of 4 weeks processing time. Fundraisers are ineligible for grants. Website: cnhfoundation.org

17. Use Your Available Resources Mrs. Jennifer Chaves will gladly answer questions regarding the CNH Foundation Grants. (909) 989-1500 ext. 126 Utilize your DCM time to provide education to your leaders to keep clubs active. Email or Call me with questions, cnh.kc.sa@gmail.com or cell (951) 318-0246. cnh.kc.sa@gmail.com