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.
-
Members will be offered a token to cast their vote. One vote per member.
-
Votes will be tallied and announced before the conclusion of the evening.
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.
