CREATIVE WOMEN OF PINNACLE PEAK 

Every child deserves a safe place to go . . .

A hot bowl of soup. . .

A chance to learn . . .

Or just to know that someone cares. . .

GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURE

2009 - 2010 

HISTORY

Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak was founded in 1991, and over the past 17 years has raised and distributed over $2.3 million to a variety of community organizations – thanks to the creativity of its members, volunteer support, generous individual and corporate sponsors, and event attendees. Our founding members set the course to share friendships, continue to help  women and children in need, and give, for many, a second chance.  

MISSION

The Mission of Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak is to make a difference in the community with primary focus on children in need.  This is accomplished by funding non-profit organizations in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area that meet our criteria and evaluation. Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak awards grants annually through a grant application procedure.  The funds are raised at a series of annual events.Every dollar raised goes directly to 501(c)(3) organizations.  Administrative costs are covered by membership dues. 

GRANT CRITERIA

1.                  This grant will make a significant difference to the petitioning organization.  This will be judged according to need, numbers served and the considered program agenda.

2.                  Our grants are made directly to a project and not to another organization to “pass on.”  This does not preclude collaboration with another organization on a project.

3.                  Grants will not be limited to any age, gender, ethnic or religious group.  However, special consideration will be given to children’s and women’s programs.

4.                  Organizations benefiting from CWPP grants must be located in the greater Pheonix/Scottsdale area.

5.                  Grants must be for a specific purpose, i.e., equipment and programs, not for general and/or administrative expenses, staff salaries or individuals.

6.                  The grant Committee makes recommendations to the CWPP Board of Directors for approval/action.

7.                  All grant applicants apply every year and those re-applying must show that the restricted grant is accounted for as a line-item on Grantee’s financial statement as stated in the signed Grant Agreement (Item 3, Paragraph d). 

ELIGIBILITY AND LETTER OF INTENT

Due no later than December 1, 2009  

Principles: CWPP will support proposals that reflect its Mission, affect the lives of women and children in need in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and have long-term impact. 

Eligibility:  501(c) (3) organizations must serve and be domiciled in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Applicants must be willing to submit financial statements. CWPP will consider requests for specific one-year-programs. 

Evaluation: (After the applicant has been selected to submit a full proposal.) The proposal will be measured on how well the grant request addresses the CWPP Mission, Principles and Evaluation. Returning applicants will need to show how the funding was used and accounted for in a line-item budget for the current year. If applicable, demonstrate the ability to continue a specific program. Discuss the potential recognition for CWPP.   

All potential applicants must submit a LETTER OF INTENT covering the following information (no attachments – 1 to 2 pages):

-         Brief history of the organization’s mission and goals.

-         How your grant will support your goals and plans.

-         Amount of grant and the total dollars budgeted for the proposal.

-         Description of how the proposal addresses the CWPP mission.

-         Statement of how you will evaluate the results of your proposal.

-         Discussion of how you will give recognition to CWPP.

Send LETTER OF INTENT to:

Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak

Grant Committee Chair

8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, PMB 244

Scottsdale, AZ 85255-3555 

SCHEDULE OF DATES

November 1, 2009, CWPP Grant Procedure will be available, specifically the LETTER OF INTENT.

December 1, 2009, Deadline for LETTER OF INTENT All letters will be acknowledged and the Grant Committee will invite a select number of applicants to submit a full proposal.

January 11, 2010, Documented Proposals due.

February 1, 2010, Site Visits will be scheduled.

April 21, 2010, Grants will be distributed at the “Celebration of Caring” Luncheon.

Call 480-502-1773 for more information.

THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANTS AWARDED IS CONTINGENT UPON THE MONEY GENERATED BY OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.