Project Funding

GCD TIMELINE:

Nov. 30: Project applications due

Feb.- March Committee completes review of applications and makes funding recommendations.

April - Finalists’ projects will be presented to the membership. Organizations requesting funds over $10,000 may request an in-person presentation.

May: Membership votes on which project/s it wants to support.

June 1: notifications mailed; signed letter/s of agreement must be received by the end of the month

Grants for $5000 or more must submit semi-annual progress reports showing how funds were spent for that period and evidence of achievement.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOV. 30, 2024

"*" indicates required fields

Name of Organization*

Address*

Phone Number*

Web address

Contact Name and Title*

Email*

Tax status of your organization (if not 501c3, please attach tax id letter.)*

*Projects under $1000 may be requested directly from the Project Chair without submitting this application. See address at the end of this form.

Please describe your project (not to exceed 500 words). Tell us what makes it unique and exciting.*

Please explain how your project aligns with either the Garden Club of Dayton (GCD) mission statement or supports one or more of the position papers of the Garden Club of America (not to exceed 300 words)

The primary mission of the GCD is to educate: - To stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, - To aid in the protection of native trees, plants, birds and other creatures, - To encourage historic preservation, civic plantings, and general knowledge of nature. The Garden Club of America has position papers on a variety of topics, including: Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Oceans, Waste Management, Climate Change, and Land Conservation. To review the most recent versions, visit: https://www.gcamerica.org/publications/details/id/27

What funds are you requesting?*

Projects under $1,000 may be made directly to the Project Chair without submitting this application. (See address at the end of the this form.)

Please provide a sound financial plan and explain how GCD funds will be used.*

Briefly outline the timeline of your project and your expected completion date.*

What provisions are planned for ongoing maintenance?*

If your project involves plantings, please share your plan for reliable weekly watering during hot/dry periods.

Who benefits by this project, and how many people might be affected?*

To include photos or other documentation with your request, please email them to [email protected]. Include "Projects" & your project name in the subject line. (If these are missing, there is no guarantee the information will get to the committee.)

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