Chapter Growth Grant Application

 

PURPOSE: The purpose of the grant is to strengthen and grow Chapter membership through education and networking opportunities.
The Chapter can submit this application twice per year.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Application form, backup information substantiating expenses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30 of the application year

EVENT DEADLINE: December 31, of the application year

PROCESSING TIME: Applications will be reviewed and approved within 30 days of application.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Maximum amount to be awarded is $500.
• Chapter demonstrates the need to grow the Chapter through education and networking.
• Grant may also be used to build a membership campaign for the Chapters.
• Project should encourage participation of unassigned members within a 100 mile radius.
• Project may extend benefit to other local Chapters.
• Project should be efficiently structured.
• The weight of financial assistance from other NARPM^® sources shall be considered (i.e., new Chapter
support, struggling Chapter support, etc.) and budget completed.
• Back up information on event/project is to be submitted with this application and once project is
completed, documentation showing financial outcome of project must be presented to NARPM^® National
that includes copies of paid bills. If documentation is not presented, Chapter will forfeit any use of grant
money from National for the next two (2) years.
• Chapter events must occur at least 30 days after grant application has been received. No applications
will be reviewed after an event has taken place.
• Grant may also be used to cover Chapter expenses for video conferencing subscriptions (i.e., Zoom).
• Grant may also be used to cover Chapter expenses for QuickBooks Online software provided the
Chapter is enrolled and using the bookkeeping remote professional services provided by NARPM
National.
• Grants will be approved within fourteen (14) days, but NARPM retains the right to extend approval time if
needed. If such extended time is required applicant will be notified. Grant payments will not be sent to
applicant until all final documentation has been received.
• Grant cannot be used to subsidize dues. If the Chapter is doing a membership recruitment event,
contact NARPM^® National staff for details.

 

Section 1 - Applicant Information

Date of Application *

Chapter Name *

Person Requesting Grant: *

Chapter Position *

Please tell us where to mail the check:

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone *

Section 2 - Grant Use Information:

Please note that grant funds cannot be used to pay for the cost of Chapter promotional items.

How will you use the grant? Select all that apply: *EventVideo Conferencing SoftwareQuickBooks OnlineOther

Event Info *Include the name, date, and location of the event. Describe the expenses the Chapter expects to incur. Please include the dollar amount (not to exceed $500) that you are requesting:

Grant Use Explanation: *Since you chose "Other", please complete this section:

Section 3 - Proposed Budget:

Income Information:

Meeting/Registration Fees: *The income you expect to generate based on event attendance:

USD

SponsorshipsThe amount you hope to generate through 3rd party sponsorships:

USD

Notes

Other Income

USD

Notes

Anticipated Expenses:

Instructor Fees:

USD

Instructor Travel Expenses:

USD

Notes

Meeting Room Rental

USD

Food/Beverages

USD

Notes

Misc Expenses

USD

Fully Explain any Misc Expenses:

Total Expected Revenue

$

Total Estimated Expenses

$

Net Profit/Loss:

$

Section 4 - Certification:

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Please Remember:

Back up information on event/project is to be submitted with this application and once the project is completed, documentation showing financial outcome of the project must be presented to NARPM® National that includes copies of paid bills.
If documentation is not presented, Chapter will forfeit any use of grant money from National for the next two (2) years. Grant payments will not be sent to applicant until all final documentation has been received.

Certification: *By typing my name I certify that the information provided on this grant application is true to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I have authority to submit this request.

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