Women in Philanthropy Grants Program
2015-2016 Grant Information & Guidelines
Philosophy
The SRJC Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy are a dedicated community of women who support
SRJC’s legacy of providing quality and affordable education to all who seek it by providing funds to
meet the highest priority needs of students. Funds raised through annual membership dues to Women in
Philanthropy are directed to the areas of greatest need as voted upon by the membership.
Eligibility
Any Santa Rosa Junior College department, program or campus group may apply for a grant. Funding
requests must directly benefit students and/or the College.
Grant Criteria
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Requests for funding must directly benefit SRJC students and/or College departments, programs and
activities that exist for the benefit of students. Benefit to students means that the grant will directly
promote student success in achieving educational and/or career goals.
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Requests may include an existing need or a new initiative. If new initiatives are ongoing, an
explanation of sustainability is required.
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The activity may involve partnerships or cooperation with other segments of the College community.
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The grant recipients will be required to attend at least 3 Women in Philanthropy events each year
with a student AND staff/faculty representative to speak about the support they have received.
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The following grants will not be considered:
a. Multi-year grants
b. Equipment requests
c. Improvements or repairs to College facilities
Available Funding
For 2015-2016 year Women in Philanthropy will provide a total of $20,000 in funding support.
Grants will be reviewed by the executive committee of Women in Philanthropy and the final decision
for awarding will be voted upon by the membership of the committee. The Women in Philanthropy
committee reserves the right to fund 1 grant for the full amount or multiple smaller grants. Grants are
available for one year and are not renewable.
Examples of successful past grant applications have included funding for students to undertake a
science/medical research summer internship (otherwise unpaid); money to supplement financial aid to
purchase required textbooks; funds to allow a student to undertake a required human services internship
(otherwise unpaid) to gain experience in a planned career. These examples are not intended to limit, but
only to illustrate, potential grant purposes.
Timeline for Review
Applications are due Friday, April 17th. Grants must be used within the 2015-2016 academic year.
Exceptions may be made for summer programs.
Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for review, including those missing
budgets.
How to Apply:
1) Complete the Grant Request form.
2)
Provide supporting information as requested on the Grant Request form.
2)
Complete the Grant Request Proposed Budget form.
3)
Obtain the signature of a department chair or administrator who supports the request and
is willing to oversee the distribution of funds.
4)
Submit to: SRJC Foundation, Attention: Sarah Laggos at slaggos@santarosa.edu. (Electronic and
hard copy required.)
Report to the Women in Philanthropy committee
Grant recipients are requested to submit a brief final report (including final budget) to the Women in
Philanthropy committee outlining the impact of the grant. This information will be shared with the SRJC
Foundation Board of Directors and College leadership.
Timeframe
The grants will be reviewed during the May 7th Women in Philanthropy meeting. Notifications will be
made within one week following the meeting.
Foundation Contact Information:
Sarah Laggos
slaggos@santarosa.edu
707-527-4733
Women in Philanthropy Grants Program
2015 – 2016 Grant Request Form
Grant Request
Description:
Request Amount
$
Requested By:
Dept/Area
Please print name
Phone Number:
___________________________ E-mail ______________________________
Please answer the following in your grant request and narrative (limit to two typed pages):
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How will the grant directly promote student success in achieving educational and/or career goals?
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How will the grant assist your department, program or activity in your area? Are any other College
groups, partnerships, or cooperative efforts involved in this request?
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Describe your funding need and explain your budget. Will this project need additional funding
support to be successful? If so, is that funding support already guaranteed? If funding is not received
what other sources of funding to you have?
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What is the sustainability and lasting impact of this project?
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What is the timeframe for the request?
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How will you publicly acknowledge Women in Philanthropy for the grant?
I/we are willing to accept responsibility for allocated funds described in the budget.
Applicant
Please print name and sign
Date
I am willing to offer administrative support and administer funds for this project.
Department Chair/Administrator:
Please print name and sign
I verify that I have read this grant request and support the application
Date
Women in Philanthropy Grants Program
Grant Request Proposed Budget
NOTE: Women in Philanthropy are responsible only for the awarding of grant monies. The applicant is
responsible for managing all expenses related to the request.
Please provide a detailed budget to substantiate the grant request. Women in Philanthropy strongly
encourages the applicant(s) to research costs before submitting the request. Indicate which portion of the
budget will be covered by the grant (all or a portion). Expenditures beyond the Women in Philanthropy
Grants Program award must be provided for through other resources.
Expenses:
Amount:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
PROPOSED BUDGET TOTAL:
$
Grants Program REQUEST AMOUNT
$
List any additional sources of funding, such as department budgets, program funds or offsets
due to College partnerships.
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