Making home possible.Grant Seekers Guide 2020

The REALTOR® Foundation of WakeCounty (RFOWC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), isthe community volunteer and investmentarm of the Raleigh Regional Association ofREALTORS®. We partner with localnonprofits that provide access to housingand supportive services for familiesneeding emergency shelter, living inhomeless shelters, moving to transitionalhousing and gaining permanent housing.

Learn more about us at www.rfowc.org

2020 Community Grants Program

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM

Since 2007, we have donated over $500,000 toward community outreach initiatives helping our neighbors.

Some of our nonprofit housing partners include: CASA, Family Promise, Families Together, The Green Chair Project, Wrenn House, Wake County Human Services’ Cooling Wake Program.

Mission Statement: To provide volunteers and financial resources to improve housing solutions in Wake County.

The Community Grants Program provides general and special projects funding to area nonprofit organizations that address unmet housing needs in Wake County. RFOWC prioritizes proven housing-based solutions linked with supportive services. Housing-based solutions focus on moving people who are homeless into transitional housing or affordable rental housing and providing them with the support they need to remain there and potentially even become homeowners.

Organizations applying for funding without a housing component must demonstrate measurable outcomes that reduce homelessness.

Applications are rated by a grants review committee comprised of REALTORS® and housing industry specialists.

Grant requests will be considered in any amount up to $3,000. NOTE: Applications must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation by a REALTOR® in good standing with the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®

Grant Timeline And Approval Process

June 15, 2020 Grant Application Available

August 3, 2020 Grant Application Deadline

September 15, 2020 Notification of Funding

October 1, 2020 Grants Awarded

December 15, 2020 Impact Report Due

Eligible Organizations

Funding eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in Wake County.

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for unrestricted, general operating and/or special project expenses. We believe in letting you perform your important work and supporting you where there are gaps in resources to serve your clients.

Ineligible applicants: Individuals, Religious and Political Organizations or Campaigns, For-profit Entities

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their request for funding with RFOWC in advance of submission. Please contact Heather Thompson, Director of Operations & Development, at 919.654.5400 or HeatherT@rfowc.org

Grant Approval Requirements

Grantees must agree to the following stipulations:

1. Completion of an impact report. Failure to submit a report could jeopardize anorganization’s ability to receive funds in future grant cycles.

2. Inclusion of RFOWC as a funding partner for the project on the grantees website and atleast one social media or notable marketing inclusion on organization’s marketing outreach.

3. Make available logos and other marketing materials, and event or project pictures ofvolunteers and those served if requested by RFOWC for inclusion in our marketing.

Eligible organizations must submit an application with a brief narrative of their mission and the project being funded as well as any supporting documentation as requested.

All applications must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation by a Realtor® member of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®. The member must be in good standing at the time of panel deliberations.

Submission checklist:

_____ Applying organization information cover sheet

_____Completed narrative

_____Organizational budget

_____Certification of tax-exempt status

_____Most recent audited or reviewed balance sheet and profit and loss statement

_____REALTOR® recommendation letter

E-mail or mail completed applications to:

Heather Thompson heathert@rfowc.org 919.654.5400 REALTOR® Foundation of Wake County 111 Realtors Way Cary, NC 27513

GRANT APPROVAL PROCESS

Contact Information:

Name: ___________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________

Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________

Telephone Number: ____________________________________________

Organization Details:

Legal Name: ___________________________________________

Official Name: ____________________________________________

EIN Number: ____________________________________________

Website: ____________________________________________

Social Media Links: ____________________________________________

President/Executive Director: _______________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________

AMOUNT REQUESTED: ____________________(Up to $3,000)

In the space below, summarize how requested funds will be used and state your case for support.

GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION

Organization Mission:

Brief Program Description:

Total Organizational Budget:

1.Biggest Challenges Your Organization Faces:

2.How will requested funds help your nonprofit accomplish its mission as it relates to unmet housing concerns?

3.Share an example or story of how this grant would impact your clientele?

4.What are the measurable outcomes expected if you receive funding?

I agree to submit an impact report to RFOWC by December 15, 2020 ____ (Please Check)

SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ORGANIZATION - BRIEF ANSWERS