2021 RRSPI Grants Application

2021 RRSPI Grants Application
The Russian River Sisters are a 21st Century Order of nuns. Our mission is to spread joy and goodwill through community events, charitable acts and fundraising, with focus on the special needs of the Russian River area (West County). Our primary goal is to make the Russian River area an even better place to live. We are a 100% volunteer run organization recognized as a California 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation.

The Russian River Sisters organize and assist at many functions throughout the year to raise funds that go into our Grant Fund. The monies from this fund are then made available in grant form to local, under-funded charitable groups and civic-minded organizations, such as small grass roots organizations that receive little, if any, government or mainstream funding. We are especially attracted to progressive projects that promote wellness, identity, tolerance and diversity within communities in the Russian River Area.

The Russian River Sisters’ Grant Fund is managed by a committee of Sisters. Grant funding requests are accepted only via the application form on our website. Grant Fund applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Grants Committee. In evaluating an application, we consider the nature of the request and how relevant it is to the needs of our local community. We do not approve grant requests for salaries, honorariums, personal or travel expenses. We also do not approve requests from organizations outside of our sphere of influence.

In the decision process we look at how the applicant’s usage of the funds granted would serve the Russian River Community. Show us what you have in mind! You may also include pictures, diagrams or other supportive documents to help us understand your ideas.

Please note that we receive many requests and there are no guarantees your application will be approved.

2021 RRSPI Grants Application
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

A. The deadline for 2021 RR Sisters' Grant Applications is Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 12:00 NOON. To be eligible for a 2021 Grant, the application must be submitted via our website on or before that date and time.

B. Those organizations which are selected to receive a 2021 Grant will be notified by Friday, April 2, 2021.

C. Grants will be awarded by mail after all grant recipients have been notified. Our Bad Habits YouTube Show will schedule to interview you in April to find out the good things you will do with your grant.

2021 RRSPI Grants Application
Applicant Contact Information

Information about the person submitting this application.
Full Name *

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix
Title & Organization *
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Primary Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Secondary Phone

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail *
Organization Information

Information about the Organization applying to be a grant recipient.
Organization Name *
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Primary Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Secondary Phone

Area Code Phone Number
Organization's Email *
Website
Additional Contacts for the Organization

Please provide contact information for an additional contact person within the Organization.
Authorized Executor

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix
Title
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Alternate Contact

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix
Title
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

2021 RRSPI Grants Application
Non Profit Information

All fields are required. Please do not write "On File." Please note that if your organization is not a Non-Profit or Not-for-Profit agency, you must have a fiscal agent who holds a Non-Profit Determination Letter from the IRS.
Is the Grant Applicant a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization? *

Yes No
Because your organization is not a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization, you must provide the following information about the Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization that serves as your Fiscal Agent.
Fiscal Agent Name *
Fiscal Agent Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Federal Tax ID *
Date Incorporated *

Month Day Year
A tax determination letter from the IRS is required for the Russian River Sisters, Inc. to release funds. Please upload a scanned/digital copy of this letter, or mail a copy to us. Mailing instructions are provided at the completion of this online application.
Attach determination letter from IRS
We will not release any funds without this determination.

2021 RRSPI Grants Application
Grant Needs Information

(Ineligible requests include a capital campaign, salaries, general operating expenses, and an individual's projects or travel.)
Please provide your organization's mission statement *
Requested Amount *
Project/Program/Event Title: *
Goal of this Grant: (Attach up to 6 files below if needed.) *
How will these resources be used to accomplish the goals of this Grant? *
Number of people served by this Project/Program/Event? *
Total Budget for this Project/Program/Event? *
Please provide the most recent annual budget for your organization as well as the budget for the dispersal of the grant funds. If your organization has a budget of over $100,000 including paid staff, please explain why you are submitting this grant request. *
Are you receiving any funds from any other source for this project? *

Yes No
Please list your current contributors: *
Please tell us how this grant will be utilized to best serve the needs of our community: *
Is your request part of a matching funds program? If so, how much of each dollar of this potential grant is matched? *
Attachments & Additional Information

Attach any additional documentation you wish to support your application as a beneficiary for RRSPI Bingo. Your files must be in one of the following formats: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
Attachment 1
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Attachment 4
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Attachment 6
If you wish to submit additional physical documentation/information to suppliment your applcation, please mail it to the following address so that it ARRIVES no later than March 1, 2020:

Russian River Sisters
Grants Fund Committee
P.O. Box 771
Guerneville, CA 95446
Are you planning to submit additional physical documentation/information to us via US Postal Mail? *

Yes No
Application Submission
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2021 RRSPI Grants Application

2021 RRSPI Grants Application

2021 RRSPI Grants Application

Applicant Contact Information

Organization Information

Additional Contacts for the Organization

2021 RRSPI Grants Application

Non Profit Information

2021 RRSPI Grants Application

Grant Needs Information

Attachments & Additional Information

Application Submission