Transcript ANNISTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

ANNISTON
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
Discretionary Funds Grant
Informational Session
TODAY’S AGENDA
 Welcome/Introductions
• Brief Overview of ACEF
• History
• Mission and Vision Statements
• Types of Funding
• Discretionary Funds Grant
• Grant Review Process
• Question and Answer Session
WELCOME
• The Anniston Community Education Foundation (ACEF) is
dedicated to helping youth in the targeted communities
attend and succeed in the educational arena. The belief
that “every child can and will learn with the proper
educational resources” is echoed throughout the
Foundation’s work. Anniston Community Education
Foundation facilitates partnerships with key stakeholders
to increase academic achievement of youth in the targeted
communities.
ACEF BOARD MEMBERS
• Ms. Cynthia Calix, President
• Mr. Leon Garrett, Vice President
• Dr. Barbara B. Boyd, Secretary
• Ms. Shirley Carter, Treasurer
• Mr. David Baker
• Carol Kirk
• Ms. Alma Turner
• Mr. Ernest Washington
• Mr. Edward Still, Attorney
HISTORY OF ACEF
 Anniston Community Education Foundation
evolved as a result of the Partial Consent
Decree (Consent Decree) between the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Solutia Inc. (Solutia), and Pharmacia
Corporation (Pharmacia) entered by the United
States District Court for the Northern District
of Alabama on August 4, 2003. ACEF is to be
funded by Solutia for 12 years.
HISTORY OF ACEF
ACEF has awarded…
Over half a million dollars
since 2005!
MISSION
• The mission of the Anniston Community
Education Foundation is to BUILD a
collaborative network of diverse
stakeholders to IMPROVE the quality of
education in our targeted communities.
VISION
•Our vision is empowering the
youth in the designated area
with need-based Educational
Resources.
TYPES OF FUNDING
ACEF offers 4 types of funding:
•Discretionary Funds Grant
•Small Grant (1Year Grant)
•Program Grant (2Year Grant)
•Scholarships
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS GRANT
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Amount Awarded: Up to $2K
7 Grants Awarded Yearly
Length of Grant: Event/project specific
Applications Deadlines:
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March 1st – events occurring April – June
June 1st – events occurring July – September
September 1st – events occurring October – December
December 1st – events occurring January – March
Payment Installment: One (1)
Requires a Final Project Summary and Copies of receipts within 45
days after the event/project
Must sign an ACEF Collaborative Agreement
Publicly acknowledge ACEF as a partner and funder
ACEF will only fund projects twice
FUNDING INITIATIVES
Reading / Literacy
Parental Engagement
Math and Science
Language and Humanities
High School Dropout Prevention
NOTICE OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
The Anniston Community Education Foundation will only provide
funding for equipment purchases once per year for an organization.
Amount not to exceed 20% of the grant budget.
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Equipment includes
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Computers / Laptops / Netbooks
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iPads / iPods
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Printers
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Microscopes / Telescopes
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Graphing Calculators
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Cameras
This list is not all inclusive and only serves as examples
All equipment purchases should be accompanied with a sustainability
plan
GUIDELINES OVERVIEW
• All applications must be received in the ACEF office by 5pm on March 3rd. For mailed
submittals, packages must be postmarked by the specified due date. Late or
incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed.
• Please ensure that you attach the front page of your Articles of Incorporation and a copy
of your 501 © 3 award letter. For school applicants, please submit a complete IRS Form
W-9 and Tax Exemption Letter.
• Your grant application packet should include:
• Project narrative that clearly explains the purpose, goal(s), and objective(s) of the
project / event
• A sustainability plan for equipment purchases.
• Itemized budget and narrative, explicitly outlining how the funds will be used.
• Letters of Support for the proposed project / event.
• Awardees must submit a Final Project Summary no later that forty-five (45) days after
the event.
APPLICANTS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION IN THEIR PROJECT NARRATIVE:
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Give a brief history of your organization, describing its purpose activities and
accomplishments
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Describe the issue or problem to be addressed with grant funds.
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What are the goals and activities of the proposed project?
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List the steps you will follow to accomplish your objectives (plan of action,
anticipated timeline or schedule, and staff / volunteer roles and
responsibilities).
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How will you evaluate the proposed activity/program?
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List other prospective funders for the project and the amounts requested.
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Project Evaluation documents. (exclude first time applicants)
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Documented evidence that the outcomes were met or exceeded the project
outcomes. (excludes first time applicants)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Nonprofit organizations must attach a letter of approval, on official letterhead, from the
financial manager or the immediate supervisor of the person submitting the grant, if
appropriate.
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School system applicants must attach a letter of approval, on official letterhead, from the
school’s principal and the school system’s superintendent.
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Request of organizations working within the school system must have prior approval from
the Superintendent’s office. This approval should come in the form of a letter, on
letterhead, with the Superintendent ‘s signature and should be included as part of the
grant proposal.
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Letters of Support (Collaboration) should also be submitted to verify partnerships.
Submit seven (7) stapled application packets to Anniston
Community Education Foundation by the application
deadline.
The ACEF Board of Directors make the final award
determinations.
All funding decisions are final.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
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Must be a non-profit with a 501 (c) 3 designation
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Must address an educational need or opportunity in the impacted community
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Implement or manage an educational program or activity
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Must have specific, measurable goals and objectives set forth in the grant with a mechanism in
place to measure outcomes
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Be willing to work collaboratively
ACEF WILL NOT FUND
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Individuals
Religious Purposes
National Fundraising Drives
Conference or Seminar Expenses
Tickets for Benefits
Political Organizations or Candidates for Public Office
Lobbying Activities
Budget Deficits
Replacement of Government Funding Cuts
Special Events/Fundraising Dinners
GRANT REVIEW PROCESS
Step 1:
Applications submitted by
deadline
Step 5:
Applicants notified
of grant status.
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Step 4:
Committee makes a
funding recommendation
to the full Board for
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Grant
Review
Process
(30 days)
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Step 2:
Executive Director reviews
grant applications for
requirements
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Step 3:
Grant making Committee
reviews / scores
applications, containing
requirements.
GRANTING PROCESS
• Submit complete application packets by the
deadline (Postmarked by or hand-delivered to the
ACEF office by March 3rd @ 5pm).
• A grant review committee will make a
recommendation to the ACEF Board.
• The ACEF Board can approve or disapprove the
recommendation.
• Applicants will be notified of their status.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Anniston Community Education Foundation (ACEF)
1000 Quintard Avenue, Suite 305 * P.O. Box 1026 * Anniston, AL 36202
(256) 741.1629 / 741.1630 * (256)741.1631 Fax * www.annistoncef.org
Administrative Coordinator
Ms. Nicole Guyton
256.741.1630
[email protected]
Executive Director
Mr. Kerwin Allen
256.741.1629
[email protected]