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Garden Club of Cleveland 2024 Seeding Growth Grant Application

2024 Funds Available: $14,000

ABOUT THE GARDEN CLUB OF CLEVELAND
Since its founding in 1912, the Garden Club of Cleveland (GCC) has been dedicated to stimulating the knowledge and love of gardening and to improving and protecting our environment through conservation and civic improvement. As a result of GCC support, civic beauty has been preserved, restored, and appreciated in the greater Cleveland community. To read about GCC's history, please visit the Club's website.

PURPOSE OF GCC’s SEEDING GROWTH GRANT
The Garden Club of Cleveland aspires to make meaningful community impact by funding a special Seeding Growth project each year.

APPLYING FOR SEEDING GROWTH FUNDING
The following will serve as a guide to prepare a Seeding Growth Grant application. For more information, please contact Katie Outcalt at katieoutcalt@yahoo.com.

Please note that a single project will be chosen to receive GCC's Seeding Growth Grant each year. That project will receive up to the full amount of funds available for the year.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

January 5^th	Grant applications posted on GCC website.
March 1^st	Grant application deadline via online form.
March / April	Site visits possible; GCC will contact those selected for site visit.
Mid-June	GCC members vote to select Seeding Growth project grantee at Club’s Annual Meeting.
By June 30^th	Grantee is notified and funding distributed.
By Nov 30^th	Grantee expected to provide a report on the impact of their grant.

COMPETITIVE PROJECTS WILL ...

have a clearly defined objective, including description of how it aligns with GCC’s mission.
present an exciting and viable opportunity for community impact.
have a sound financial plan and explanation for how grant funds will be used.
acknowledge what is required for project maintenance and how sustainability will be assured.
explain if there are additional funding sources required or/and secured.
have clear plan to recognize GCC's Seeding Growth support.
be available for a site visit if contacted by GCC’s Special Projects Committee.

COMPETITIVE PROJECTS WILL NOT ...

be an endowment, scholarship, or feasibility study.
be applied for general operating expenses that are not associated with a particular project.

Garden Club of Cleveland Seeding Growth Grant Application 2024

Please review all of the application questions below and required documents that need to be included. For longer answers, it may be easier to copy and paste text from another document into this form.

If you need any assistance with this online application or have any questions, please contact katieoutcalt@yahoo.com.

2024 Seeding Growth available funding: $14,000

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
1. Organization Information
Organization Name:*
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail:*
Website:
Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate/Cell Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Executive Director:*
Primary Contact (if different from above):
Organization Type:*

501(c)3 Nonprofit OrganizationOther
Year Founded:*
Provide a brief summary of your organization's mission, nature of work, and communities served (max. 200 words):*

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2. Project Information
Project Name:*
Is this project a resubmission?*
If Yes, what year was it previously submitted?
If Yes, was the project previously awarded a Seeding Growth Grant?
Provide a brief project summary (max. 100 words)*

NOTE: This summary will be used on GCC's ballot if project is selected as a Seeding Growth Grant finalist.0/100
Describe the project. (max 500 words) *

Should include but not be limited to: what is the project's objective (and how does it align with GCC's mission); how, where, and for whom will the project make a difference; when will the project begin and end; if the project is already underway, what has been accomplished so far; how will the project be maintained and sustained?0/500
Describe how GCC would be recognized for Seeding Growth Grant support of this project (max 100 words) *

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OPTIONAL: Describe the potential for GCC member involvement with this project (max 100 words)

Projects should NOT require GCC member involvement; but if there are opportunities for occasional volunteerism or other involvement, please note here.0/100

3. Project Funding and Financial Information
Anticipated total funding required for full project.*
Describe how Seeding Growth Grant funds will be used for the project (max. 150 words)*

0/150
Describe how project will be financially sustained beyond Seeding Growth Grant funding (max 100 words)*

0/100
If applicable, list the sources and amounts of other committed and pending funds. Donations from individuals may be combined into one number.

4. Supporting Materials

Upload all applicable documents listed below. Click on the "Browse..." button to select a file from your computer. You can upload any common file format (PDF, .doc, .docx., .xls, .xlsx, etc.)
Project budget, include a brief description of each major expenditure category.*

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Optionally, upload 4 to 6 high-resolution digital images of the project. Any photos or renderings should help tell the story of the project, including people involved and what the project seeks to accomplish.

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Optionally, provide other supporting materials including letters of support, site maps, brochures, etc.

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Garden Club of Cleveland 2024 Seeding Growth Grant Application

1. Organization Information

2. Project Information

3. Project Funding and Financial Information

4. Supporting Materials