Community Grants

On June 13, 2023, the Town Council approved Resolution 2023-27R, adopting a policy and procedure for grants to community organizations, awarding a total of $10,000 annually.

The Town of Severance accepts applications for Community Grant requests at any time for Severance Non-Profits, Students, Student Organizations, or Student Events. Contributions are as follows:

Two $2,000 Grant to a Severance Non-Profit/Severance Student Event
Four $1,000 Grants to a Severance Non-Profit/Severance Student Organization
Four $500 Grants to a Severance Non-Profit/Severance Student

To apply for a community grant, please read the following policy and submit the form below and required documentation below.

Policy and Procedure for Grants to Community Organizations

Purpose

This policy aims to set a uniform policy and process by which community organizations may request financial and in-kind participation from the Town of Severance to support projects, programs, and events meeting the eligibility requirements set forth below.

Limitations and Special Provisions

The Town Council has certain fiscal limitations on the amount of municipal funds it can set aside for donations to community projects. The Town Council sets aside the aggregate amount during the annual budget process. This amount may vary from budget year to budget year according to priorities, available revenues, and the amount appropriated by the Town Council for this purpose in each budget year.

The Town is precluded from donating funds to any religious organization.

Depending upon the characteristics of the project or event, the Town’s participation may necessitate the applicant to provide appropriate insurance coverage at the applicant’s cost.

Eligibility

Eligibility is restricted to applicants recognized as community service organizations, organized and federally designated as non-profit corporations, or a governmental agency for tax purposes. Private businesses may apply through a local non-profit or governmental agency, which will serve as the sponsor and administrative unit for managing the project, program, or event.

Award Criteria

All applications for municipal donations will be reviewed based on how well the stated purpose for the donation request serves the Town’s citizens in relation to any or all of the following general criteria:

Promotion of commerce and industry
Celebration of the Town’s culture or history
Observance of local, regional, or national historical dates or events
Contribution to education, safety, health, welfare, or recreation
Expected number of people who will participate or benefit from the program, event, or activity

Requests will be submitted to the Selection Committee appointed by the Town Council for consideration. Generally, the funding requests will be considered collectively (as a group) at a regularly scheduled meeting.

Community Grant Application

Steps

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Step Two

Name of Requesting Organization*
Email Address*
Phone Number*
Contact Name*
Address*
If Mailing Address is Different
City*
State*
Zip Code
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Step Three

Please describe how the grant, if awarded, would be used and how this use relates to any of the award criteria in the Town's Grant to Community Organizations Policy*
Requested Grant Amount*
Has the Town of Severance contributed to the Requesting Organization in the past?*
Select one
1. Yes
2. No
If yes, what amount(s) and when?
If yes to the above, please provide detailed accounting of how the funds were used and describe how the funds benefitted the community (attach documentation if needed)
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Step Four

List your organization's top five funding sources and amounts that were received from the sources broken down in the last two fiscal years (corporate, government, and/or individual contributions)*
Does the IRS classify you (the requesting organization) as a 501(c)3 organization?*
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A
Please attach the following information to complete your grant request
1. Along with this application, include a brief description of the requesting organization (including its mission and leadership) and any other information relevant to this request.
2. Most recent year's actual income and expenses for the organization and for the specific event or project for which the funds will be used.
3. Most recent budget for the organization and for the specific event or project for which the funds will be used.
4. Names and addresses of all board members, including designated officers.
5. Any other documents that will support the application.
Requested document upload
Affirmation of Application
By submitting this application, you are certifying that a) the information in the application and supporting documents are correct to the best of your knowledge, and b) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 501(c)3 determination, if applicable, has not been revoked, canceled, or modified; and c) funds will be used for the projects outlined in this Community Grant Application.

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1. Receive an email copy of this form.
Email address

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