CHRYSALIS FOUNDATION
2016 COMMUNITY PARTNER (OPERATING) FUND APPLICATION
The Chrysalis Foundation will award a limited number of Community Partner (Operating) grants up to $7,500are available to organizations in Polk, Warren, and Dallas Counties aligned with the Foundation mission and priorities(not to exceed 20% of the organization budget).
MISSION:
Chrysalis invests in the safety, security, education, and economic empowerment of girls and women in our community. We do this in partnership with agencies and services vital to girls’ and women’s success through grants, community education, and donor support.
PRIORITIES
Safety: Freedom from violence, unsafe and unhealthy living conditions, and homelessness.
Security: Mental, physical, behavioral, and financial well-being.
Education: High School/Equivalent graduation, job and employment readiness skills.
Economic Empowerment: Stable employment, sufficient income, and the capacity to make and act
upon economic decisions.
Fundingwill be awarded in December 2015 for use during the 2016 calendar year.
SCORING will be based upon demonstration of:
1.alignment with Chrysalis mission and priorities
2.services specialized for and delivered to girls and women
3.relevance to community needs
4.strong organizational leadership and management
5.financial health and sustainability
6.systems to measure and evaluate results
FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS MUST:
·participate in 2 Grantee Roundtables in May and October 2016
·attend at least 3 Women’s Alliance educational meetings during 2016 (schedule TBD)
·participate in 1 grant planning meeting with Chrysalis in January 2016
·participate in Final Report meeting with Chrysalis staff (February 2017)
TO APPLY
·Answer questions (using corresponding numbers and restating questions) onno more than 3 pages (single spaced, font no smaller than 11 pt). Applications over 3 pages will not be considered.
·Applications may be mailed, delivered, e-mailed (), or faxed (255-2156) by designated time and date.
·Provide a letter from the Chair of the Board of Directors that describes how Board members are involved in meeting organizational goals.
·Applicants must have a current Organization Profile on file with the Chrysalis Foundation to be considered (forms available at
·Applications that request funding for a certain program or project will not be considered.Applications must only provide information about how overall organizational goals and work align with Chrysalis priorities.
TIMELINE
·Application due by 12 noon, October 16, 2015
·Award notification by November 23, 2015
CHRYSALIS FOUNDATION
2016 COMMUNITY PARTNER (OPERATING) FUND APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions, using corresponding numbers and restating the question, on no more than 3 pages (single spaced, font no smaller than 11 point).
ORGANIZATION NAME: ______
1.Please describe how the work of the applicant organization aligns with the mission and priorities of Chrysalis.
2.What are the issues or needs that theorganization addresses through its work? Provide evidence of these issues and needs.
3.What are the key components to the organization’s work in addressing the identified issues and needs of clients? How is the organization and approach uniquely qualified to address these issues and needs?
4.What is the demographic breakdown of the client population served?
5.How do you evaluate that the organization is effective? What measurable outcomes does the organization strive to achieve? Please list notable outcomes in the last year to illustrate success in reaching those outcomes.
6.How does the organizationbudget and fund operations and programs? Who are the major funders? What are the long-term funding plans?
7.Of clients served by the organization in the last year, how many were girls and women? Describe any specialized services or approaches that are designed specifically for the needs of girls and women.
CHRYSALIS FOUNDATION
2016 COMMUNITY PARTNER FUND GRANT APPLICATION