Oregon Skating Council Grant Application

There are three parts to this application. All three parts must be completed and submitted with the application:

OSC Online Grant Application
A Written Overview Proposal of Funding Request
Required Supporting Documents to Grant Application

Oregon Skating Council (OSC) is a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This "private foundation" as defined in IRS Section 503, shall distribute its income and, if necessary, amounts from principal at such time and in such manner as not to subject the corporation to taxes on failure to distribute income imposed by IRS Section 4942.

OSC desires to support and encourage clubs by providing Grants to member clubs. There are two types of grants: General Grants are in amounts up to $1,500. Seed Grants (e.g. competitions) with the condition that 30% of any net profits (minus $1,500) of the project be returned to OSC.

Select the type of grant being requested in the application form under “Type of Request”.

Instructions:

1. The Oregon Skating Council’s mission is to promote the sport of figure skating on ice in Oregon. OSC also serves those areas of Washington, California, and Nevada that are regionally connected to ice sports activities in Oregon. Grants are not designed for annual budgeted club operating expenses or individual skater funding. Grants should support projects open to members of any OSC club.

2. At the conclusion of a Seed Grant project, a follow-up report complete with financial information must be presented to OSC for Seed Grants. The club agrees to return an amount equal to 30% of the “Net Profit After Grant” to OSC. This report must be received by the OSC within 60 days of completion of the project.

3. Applications that are missing required information will not be accepted.

4. No Grants will be given retroactively.

5. Approved Grants will generally be paid after OSC receives a final project report. A possible exception to this requirement is for Seed Grants which must be pre-approved by the OSC Board of Directors.

6. Only typed proposals of funding requests will be accepted. These should be sent sent as an attachment file via email to president@oregonskating.org.

Helpful Information:

Proposals for funds may cover many different areas of Figure Skating. In the past OSC has funded various programs such as: support for startup Dance and Synchro programs, grants for regional and sectional competitions in Oregon, and reimbursements for judges training and travel. When making a grant application, you may consider some of the following activities:

• Skater Development Seminars both on- & off-ice

• US Figure Skating programs such as S.T.A.R.S.

• Dance Seminars

• Theater on Ice startup

• Synchro team startup

• Shows, performances and special events

• Judges Schools

This list is by no means exhaustive. There are numerous programs and activities that can help fulfill the mission of the OSC. If you are unsure if the project will meet the criteria, please ask an OSC Board Member.

GRANT APPLICATION

PART ONE (REQUIRED)

Application Date

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Applicants Legal Name: (as shown on IRS Letter of Determination)

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Federal EIN #:

(e.g. applying team or club’s number)

Primary Applicant/Contact

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

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Secondary Applicant/Contact

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

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Applicant’s tax exempt status/ IRS designation (e.g. 501(c)(3), 501(c)(9), etc.)

Type of request (check one):

Grant (up to $1,500)

Seed Money (30% of net proceeds paid to OSC)

OTHER

If other, please explain

This request is for a (check one):

New Project

Existing Project

Expansion of an existing Project

OTHER

If other, please explain

Program/Project Name:

Proposal Summary - In 300 words or less describe the project you want funded:

Funding Period Requested: Start Date

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Funding Period Requested: End Date

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Amount Requested:

$

Total Project Budget:

$

Agreement: I (We) certify to the best of my knowledge, that all information included in this proposal is correct. The tax-exempt status of this organization is still in effect. If a grant is awarded to this organization, then the proceeds of that grant will not be distributed or used to benefit any organization or individual supporting or engaged in unlawful activities or activities counter to the by-laws of the Oregon Skating Council. I(We) attest that this proposal is intended to foster, support, develop and promote amateur figure skating in Oregon. In compliance with the USA Patriot Act and other counterterrorism laws, I(We) certify that all funds received from this funder will be used in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, statutes, and executive orders.

Primary Grant Applicant - by typing my name here I agree to the above agreement

First Name

Last Name

USFS Number

Secondary Grant Applicant - by typing my name here I agree to the above agreement

First Name

Last Name

USFS Number

WRITTEN GRANT PROPOSAL

PART TWO

Required Written Proposal to OSC Grant Application; (Please email to president@oregonskating.org)

In a maximum of two pages, please include:

1. Purpose of this funding request. Specifically describe:

a. The target population and number of individuals that will benefit from this proposal.

b. What you hope to accomplish (purpose, benefits, goals, and outcomes), and

c. Specific activities planned in accomplishing the above (may include such things as off-ice activities, training, and timelines).

2. Names and brief description of the roles and responsibilities of leaders, volunteers and/or partners on this project.

The following outside resources on Grants and Grant Writing should help in writing a proposal:

US Figure Skating Grants http://www.usfigureskating.org/About.asp?id=445 [WJP(2]
Foundation Center Guide to Proposal Writing-http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/components.html [WJP(3]
Visit the User Guide, for the following helpful information: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/downloads/grants/user_guide.pdf

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

TO BE SUBMITED AT TIME OF GRANT APPLICTION

PART THREE

1. Project budget.

2. If appropriate, minutes of the meeting indicating that a club board approved the request.

3. Announcements or Brochures, if available.

(Please email to president@oregonskating.org)

Post-Project Final Report

Required documents within 60 days after project completion:

Summary of project outcome, including number of individuals who benefitted from the project.
If a Seed Grant, a financial report showing the profit/loss of the project. If the project was profitable, calculate the amount owed to OSC. If the Seed Grant had not previously been paid to the club, the OSC Treasurer will offset the grant amount against the amount owed to OSC and OSC will pay the net amount to the club. Contact OSC Treasurer for questions.

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