Mini Grants

The Capital District Kiwanis Foundation is proud to launch our new mini-grant program. This new program has several advantages for clubs:

Shorter application.
Less funding required from other sources.
Shorter decision period.
Faster distribution of funds. Grant recipients will receive funds within two (2) weeks of the applicant’s acceptance.

Mini-Grant Guidelines

Mini Grants are awarded to clubs in good standing in the Capital District that express a need for funds by completing the Mini Grant application in full. On line applications will be accepted October 15 through March 31.
Two (2) members of the Executive Board and one (1) Regional Director selected by the Foundation President will review the applications and deem it acceptable in accordance with the guidelines provided herein.
Mini Grant requests must be for $750 or less. Only one (1) Mini Grant may be issued to any club per year.
Mini Grants will be awarded in the order received until funds are depleted. Applications received by the 1^st of each month will receive a decision via email by the 15^th of the same month and funds will be dispensed within 15 days thereafter if approved.
Preference in awarding Mini Grants is given to clubs that have supported the Foundation through Annual Club Donation, Sustained Giving, or any purchased recognition award such as Life Member in the Foundation.
A Mini Grant Completion report must be submitted to the Foundation Executive Secretary within 45 days of the end of the project.

Project Guidelines

Mini Grants may be used to assist a Kiwanis club within the Capital District with a project that supports a Service Leadership Program. Funds CAN NOT be used to revitalize or build a Service Leadership Program.
Mini Grants may be used for a project that enhances lives of children in their community such as: education and literacy, and health and nutrition projects.
Mini grants may not be used for salaries, travel or lodging expenses, training expenses, capital construction projects, or donations to organizations.
Mini Grants are intended to supplement funds and other resources secured by the applying club.
Mini Grants will not be approved if the request is received after the project is completed.
Any unspent funds must be returned to the Foundation Treasurer.

Mini Grant Application

Kiwanis Club of(Required)

Division(Required)

Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Name of Project(Required)

Describe the project for which you are requesting funding and how it will benefit the community and/or its youth(Required)

Is the club contributing to the project? If yes, in what way? If no, why?(Required)

Has your club participated in the Mini Grant Program in the past?(Required)

If yes, what year?

Requested Mini Grant amount:(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 750.

Maximum Mini Grant is $750.00

Amount of recent support of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation through club contributions, Ducky Derby, Disaster Assistance Program, Recognition Awards, or Sustained Giving::

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

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