OTF Rapid Response Application 2024

OTF Rapid Response Grant Application
Organization Name:*
Organization Contact*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Website
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Is your organization:*

A 501(c)3 organizationFiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 organization
If Fiscally sponsored: Name of Sponsor Organization
If Fiscally Sponsored: Contact name for Fiscal Sponsor
If Fiscally Sponsored: Contact E-mail
If Fiscally Sponsored: Sponsor phone
Organization's mission statement*
Please provide a description of the project to be funded and the impact the funding will have on criminal legal system reform in Ohio.*
Amount requested*
Up to $25,000
Around what criminal justice issue(s) does your organization focus and advocate?*
Please share why this request is both strategic and unanticipated. *
501(c)3 Determination letter

Please submit a pdf document.
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Most Recent Organizational Budget*

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Does your organization include justice-impacted individuals in planning and implementation of your programs or advocacy?*

YesNo
If available, please describe the percentages of community members that you engage in
basebuilding, organizing, advocacy, policy efforts, from the Black, Latino/a/x or Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Justice-involved (or history of justice involvement) communitites.

Note: If you do not have exact record keeping-a good faith estimate is fine.
Black
Latino/a/x or Hispanic
Asian or Pacific Islander
LGBTQ+
Justice Involved
What is the primary area in Ohio this project will serve?*

Greater AkronGreater ClevelandGreater ColumbusGreater CincinnatiGreater DaytonGreater ToledoGreater Youngstown/WarrenStatewideOther
The Organization has read and understands the following expectations OTF has for all its grantees:

OTF complies with tax laws of the United States, it is understood that all grantees agrees to the following:

To use the Grant funds exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, religious or educational activities consistent with the tax‐exempt status;

Not to use any funds from this Grant for lobbying activities, as described in sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and

Not to use any funds from this Grant to intervene in any election or support or oppose any political party or candidate for public office or engage in any lobbying not permitted by section 501(c)(3) of the Code.

If awarded, reporting for these awards would be due six months after funding approval. The full report must include the following certification: All activities by Grantee were and are consistent under the Internal Revenue Code Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2) or (3). If any lobbying was conducted by the Grantee (whether or not discussed in this report), Grantee complied with the applicable limits of Internal Revenue Code Sections 501(c)(3) and/or 501(h) and 4911.
Acknowledgment Statement:*

I have read and understand the OTF expectations if awarded a grant.
The Ohio Transformation Fund’s mission is to help transform our criminal legal system, through grant-making and related supports, from one that over-criminalizes and over-incarcerates individuals, particularly young people, and people of color, to a system that promotes healthy and safe communities.

Our vision is a criminal legal system that promotes justice, fairness, equity, and dignity that is based on policies that support racial justice, healing, and positive growth for youth, individuals, families, and communities.

Through a collaborative funding approach, the OTF aims to strengthen practitioners working in the field, address key capacity gaps, and engage other Ohio-based and national funders and donors.

The Ohio Transformation Fund provides a limited number of Rapid Response grants outside the traditional grantmaking timeline. The purpose of the Rapid Response program is to provide flexible and responsive support when windows of opportunity emerge to take immediate action.

Eligibility

Requests for OTF Rapid Response grantee must be a 501c3 organizations or fiscally sponsored, and must meet the following criteria:

Strategic – The action promotes the advancement of criminal justice reform in Ohio and is aligned with the theory of change of the OTF.

AND

Unanticipated and/or time urgent – The specific event or situation your organization is responding to was unanticipated and/or the action must happen quickly to be effective.

Timeline

The OTF accepts Rapid Response grant requests at any time. Once a grant has been approved, funds can usually be delivered within four weeks. Rapid Response recipients do not need to be current grantees of the OTF.

Guidelines

Rapid Response grant requests may be up to $25,000. Prospective Rapid Response grant recipients are required to complete this form and supply a 501c3 determination letter if approved for fudning.
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OTF Rapid Response Grant Application