Our Goals;
- Help as many people as possible.
o We want to help fund programs that will have a large reach within the community. Consideration will be given to needs that impact a small portion of our community but those with a large impact will be given priority.
- Make sure the funds are used to fill a specific need
o We want to help every organization, but we want to know exactly what the funds are being used to do. Whether you need money to fund a construction project, update an area, replace equipment or anything else, we need to know what it is that is that you are doing. Please submit estimates of expenses.
- Make sure the funds are used sensibly
o This is not our money. This money belongs to the community. We want to make sure that the funds are being spent sensibly. We may require additional quotes before funding to show the price is fair market price.
- Fulfill emergent needs in the community
o We will give priority to needs that are emergent. We want to be there to support when we are needed. Changes in circumstances often lead to hardships beyond our control. We are happy to have a means to support the community in this way.
- Focus on supporting other non-profit organizations
o We will focus on other non-profit organizations. We will not give any funds to a for profit organization. In rare circumstances, we will support a project to enable an individual but absolutely no cash/funds will be given directly to an individual.
Applications will be due annually on July 1st. All applications should be submitted through the website form. Backup documentation will be uploaded to the form as well.
Project Deale reserves the right to issue grants based on the decisions of the board of directors in a standard majority vote practice. Please disclose any connection to the board of directors at the time of application. Any expected convolution with the board of directors will result in immediate disqualification. The board of directors will make decisions no later than September 1st.
For any additional information or questions, please email SmokinOnTheCreek@gmail.com
*Project Deale reserves the right to make modifications to this process at any time.