Awards are not guaranteed. It based on available funds, demonstration of need, and fundraising activities, and compliance with KLSA regulations that impact grant requests.
- Fill out the form completely. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
- Community grant applications are considered between September 1st and April 30th. The KLSA Board meets once a month to consider requests.
- Deadline as follows:
- September 20, 2024
- October 20, 2024
- November 20, 2024
- December 20, 2024
- January 20, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- April 20, 2025
- Things to consider when applying:
- How will the money benefit the community?
- How many people will benefit from this donation?
- Is the request a necessity or nicety?
- Will this donation represent the sole source of an organization's operating budget?
- Has the requesting organization made an effort to raise funds for this event/project?
- Have funds been received from other organizations for this event/project?
- Requests should be submitted 30 days before funds are needed. If not submitted 30 days in advance, your request could be unfilled or denied.
- Requests from the following organizations must include additional information as listed below:
- Teachers - need signatures from the Principal and PTA/PTO President (if the President is unavailable, we will accept VP, Treasurer, or Secretary signature A request for money from the corresponding PT(S)A/PT(S)O must also have been made.
- Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts - need signature from the Troop Leader.
- High school sports teams - need signatures from the Booster Club President (if the President is unavailable, we will accept VP, Treasurer, or Secretary signature), and the Principal. A request for money from the corresponding Booster Club must also have been made.
- KLSA will not pay for costs associated with sales of food, beverages, or door prizes.
- Final reconciliation (receipts for expenditures) must be turned in within 45 days of approval of funds. If you are unable to do so, future requests from your organization will be denied.
- If your organization does not utilize all of the community grants for the purpose requested, the unused amount must be returned to KLSA. Checks should be made payable to: KLSA
- All checks must be issued to an organization, checks will not be issued to an individual.
- Checks are null and void 90 days after the issue date and funds will not be reissued. You may re-apply for a grant but are not guaranteed approval.
- The Joint Ethics Regulation and AR 1-100 prohibit military members and civilian employees from asking for gifts, either directly or indirectly. If a business, on its own initiative, chooses to donate a gift to a unit welfare fund, then the unit may accept IAW AR 1-100.
If you have additional questions please contact: Community Grants Chair
I have reviewed the Community Grant Request Form and all additional information. I am aware of the requirements related to the application process.