Grant Criteria | 101womensandpoint

Criteria for Grantee Selection

Has 501c3 status or operating under a bonafide fiduciary agent or proven fiscal responsibility
Has a focused and well thought out project plan or use of funds offered with measurable outcomes expected
Has a sustainability plan, if appropriate
Leadership is proven and staff and expertise needed are in place or identified and available
Is a local Bonner County organization or benefits the local community. All funds awarded must remain in Bonner County
Has completed all the required steps in a timely manner
Has demonstrated a compelling need for the services/project to be funded and what would the consequence be if not funded
Presents a budget for the project
Successfully articulated the reasons to support their project/organization
**Please review the changes to who can apply during which Grant Cycle below.**

Review Process:

Applications will be reviewed by a nine-person Grant Committee made up of Members of the Board and members.
Thirty days prior to the membership meeting, three projects/organizations will be presented to the Board for approval to present at the biannual meeting of 101 Women.
On-site visits or personal conversations may be conducted by members of the Grant Committee prior to presenting at the biannual meeting.

Selection Process:

After all three organizations have presented, a vote of the membership will determine the one recipient and the funds will be awarded within 7-10 days of the event date.

Notification:

Presenters will be notified of the outcome of the membership vote the following day.

Follow Up:

At six months following the award, the selected recipient will be asked to provide an update on their project to the membership at the next membership event.
At twelve months, the award winner will present their outcomes to the membership at the next bi-annual meeting.