Junior League of Fayetteville Community Grants Presentation April 22, 2016

Community Action Program (CAP) Grants Purpose of the Community Assistance Program (CAP) ◦ Extend financial support into the community ◦ Provide multiple smaller grants of charitable cause into local areas

Community Action Program (CAP) Grants Must be received by the deadline requested ◦ Applications received after the deadline will not be considered ◦ Applications received without all required documents and/or pertinent information will not be considered ◦ What should be included to meet criteria ◦ Three copies of the CAP application and required documents and/or pertinent information requested ◦ Evidence of 501(C)(3)status ◦ Must provide services related to the health and welfare of women and children ◦ Copies of receipts and follow up reports ◦ Taxes are not refundable by the Junior League Purpose of project Need for funding

Community Action Program (CAP) Grants Local areas that can apply ◦ Within the geographic borders of Cumberland County ◦ Bladen ◦ Harnett County ◦ Hoke ◦ Lee ◦ Moore ◦ Robeson ◦ Sampson

Community Action Program (CAP) Grants APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS ◦ CAP Committee and CAP Chair ensure applications meet requirements of the Bylaws and JLF policies ◦ CAP Committee and CAP Chair determine applicants for recommendation ◦ CAP Chair reports recommendations to Community Council for approval ◦ Recommendations approved are submitted to JLF Board ◦ Disapproval/Approval letters are sent with awarded amount

Community Action Program (CAP) Grants NOT COVERED UNDER GRANT FUNDING ◦ Salaries ◦ Capital campaigns ◦ Fundraising ◦ Religious projects ◦ Scholarships ◦ Long-term funding

Community Action Program (CAP) Grants MOST COMMON MISTAKES ◦ Incomplete applications ◦ Applications not received by deadline ◦ Not providing receipts ◦ Receipts not in timeline

Community Research/Project Development Committee - CR/PD Purpose: The Community Research/Project Development Committee shall investigate and make recommendations concerning community programming and Junior league Involvement to the Board and the membership. The committee shall identify needs/gaps in the community, specifically as they relate to an area identified as potential “Areas for the Junior League of Fayetteville. CR/PD will also educate the membership about community needs within current focus area(s), determine membership interest in addressing specific community needs and monitor currently funded programs.

CR/PD Committee Members Sylvia Adamczyk - Chair Mackenzie Toland - Chair-In-Training (CIT) Melissa Owens Sonia Rosa Beverly McClellan Stephanie Wilson Nichole Cotton

CR/PD Community Impact Grant Partnership Opportunities : In 2009 after completing extensive research and community assessment, the JLF voted to dedicate the majority of its volunteer and financial resources to supporting efforts that address the issue of child mental health in our community. The Junior League of Fayetteville is seeking to partner with community organizations for which it can provide trained volunteers and funds in at least one of three ways: ● Collaborate on the development of a long-term initiative that has measurable outcomes or partner with existing collaborations on existing projects. ● Provide monetary support and trained volunteers to supplement an existing project(s). The project must include a variety of specific volunteer opportunities. ● Provide trained volunteers for short-term assistance on projects through our Done-In-A-Day program, such as providing on-site support during a community event, hosting a drive for needed items or assisting with a specific, short-term project for a larger initiative.

CR/PD Community Impact Grant Partnership Criteria – JLF invites organizations and local agencies with a 501 (c) (3) status to a preliminary application requesting volunteer assistance (required) and/or monetary support for the development and/or implementation of a volunteer based program that will address child mental health issues/needs within Cumberland County. Proposals will be evaluated according to the following general criteria: ● Impact: Ability to significantly serve the needs of our community ● Strength of Partnership: Ability for organization to operate in conjunction with JLF ● Quality: Proposals must outline a well-managed plan for a proposed volunteer project ● Opportunity: Degree to which the project provides for involvement of JLF volunteers (this is a requirement) ● Interest: Potential appeal to JLF Membership

CR/PD Community Impact Grant Recipients Name of OrganizationTitle of ProjectBrief DescriptionGranted Cape Fear Regional TheaterEnhanced Educational Pilot Project Theater/school collaboration with low performing schools to focus on wellness and mental health topics through the Student Matinee Series and Classical Theatre series $18,125 Partnership for ChildrenLinking Families w/resources to Promote Positive Mental Health Strengthen direct family services to families w/young children 0-5. Educate families about services at PFC resource center. Educate families about services. Increase resiliency in military families. (Y1) $10,000 Focus Guides Connections of Cumberland County Day Resource Center for homeless women and children Program needs emergency funding for housing, deposits, transportation, school care, etc. $ Girl Scouts- NC Coastal PinesSummer Leadership CampSummer Camp fees for 6th-8th grade girls from under- resourced backgrounds $15,000 Child Advocacy CenterDarkness to Light Child Abuse Prevention Curriculum and Stewards of Training The Darkness to Light Child Abuse Curriculum along with becoming Stewards of Children workshop facilitators. $4500 For cost of training for facilitator Cape Fear Valley Medical Foundation, Inc. Play Therapy Room (upgrade to the Behavioral Health Center at Cape Fear) Play therapy room for children accessing behavioral health services. (toys, resources. etc.) $4500 Hope-Thru-Horses of Lumber Bridge, Inc. Single parents and youth empowerment program Program aims to strengthen families and empower mothers and fathers to assert themselves and reach their highest goals. $5050

CR/PD Community Impact Grant Grant Application Process/Timeline: Year 1: ● September - Applications are shared with the public via the JLF Grant Marketing campaign. ● November - December- Applications are due to the CRPD committee for review and selection for funding. Applicants are invited to meet with the CRPD committee for an informal Q & A about the grant. ● February - Recommended grant applications will be reviewed by the Community Council for review and a vote. ● March - Recommended grant applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors for review and a vote. ● April - Recommended grant applications will be presented to the GMM for a final vote for funding and volunteer placements. ● April- May - CRPD grant recipients are notified and check presentations are made at the annual Community Partnership Breakfast or another similar event at the end of April or early May.

CR/PD Community Impact Grant Grant Application Process/Timeline: Year 2: ● June - September - Partnership Liaisons with grant recipients will be assigned by the CRPD Committee Chair. This person will assist in monitoring volunteer efforts. ● June - April - Volunteer engagement with JLF members with grant partners will take place. Grant expenses begin. ● April - Final Grant Report and receipts are due to the CRPD Committee Chair.

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