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School Development Grants
School Development Grant Application Form (.pdf)
Note: Requires Adobe Reader which can be downloaded here.
Grants Available to Alliances That Already Have Teaching Activities and Alliances Desiring to Create a School
Application Deadline: November 15 Each Year
It is important that, should your Alliance apply for a grant, all relevant fields be answered following the proposed outline and that all requested additional documentation be provided.
To be eligible for School Development Grant funds from the Federation, Alliances must:
- be a nonprofit charitable organization classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) in their state;
- have had their current Bylaws approved by the Secretary of State where they operate and by the Alliance of Paris/Delegation Generale;
- be a member in good standing of the Federation des Alliances francaises USA (must have paid their dues for at least the last two consecutive years as well as submitted their yearly questionnaire).
Barbara McGowan Tucker is the Chairperson of the Grants and Awards Committee and all questions or inquires relating to Grants and Awards should be directed to her.
Both Alliances that already have teaching activities and Alliances desiring to create a school may apply.
Please note that each application will be treated with strict confidence.
Download and fill out the School Development Grant (pdf) form or Word Version and return via email to federation@afusa.org or mail or fax
to:
Larissa Rolley
Directrice des Opérations
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA
53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1225 Chicago, IL 60604 USA
Tel: 1-312-431-1880
Fax: 1-312-431-1889
Combined Federation, Delegation and Service Cultural funds provide the grant monies. Grants funds each year will be attributed to one or more Alliances, based upon development of the application's merit.
Please note that the grant application must be received in the Federation Office no later than November 15th to be considered in the round of grant awards. Grants recipients will be notified in the new year, with funds available for that year, as appropriate receipts are presented.
Please note that each chapter is eligible to receive one award each calendar year and cannot receive the same award two years in succession. Should a chapter receive any award two years in succession, it must wait one year before applying again.
If you have any questions, contact us by e-mail at federation@afusa.org.
SDG Committee Chair: Barbara Tucker
Cultural Development Grant
Cultural Development Grant Application Form (.doc)
Cultural Development Grant Application Form (.pdf)
Note: Requires Adobe Reader which can be downloaded here.
Help member AF's increase their cultural program activity $6,000 per year attributed in one Application.
Deadline for 2013 Cultural Development Grant applications is: March 1, 2013
The Cultural Development Grant may be used in two different ways: 1) To fund a Member Chapter's originated programs, 2) to defray the cost of a selection from the Federation's Cultural Offerings a la Carte. All Member Chapters in good standing are invited to apply.
Applications will be accepted to the Federation's email: federation@afusa.org
For Member Chapter originated programs, the subject matter of your Member Chapter grant proposal should be pertinent to our mission of promoting French language and Francophone culture with the goal of "improving cross-cultural understanding and strengthening intercultural communications". The method of conveyance is fairly open and can range from lectures, to musical or theatrical performances, to fashion shows, or even cooking demonstrations (Please note: food/beverage in and of itself for events is not eligible for funding).
The second requirement of your Member Chapter originated grant proposal is that it expand the scope and or depth of your cultural program for your members; that is, that it "develop" your program activity. It should be an activity that would not be possible without the grant support. Ideally, it would be an event never done before by your chapter though it is possible that you request funding to redo a previous event on a grander scale.
As indicated above, the Grants may also be used to defray programs offered by the Federation's Cultural Offerings a la Carte.
The total annual funding is $6,000. The grant amount can be the full amount of your project or a small portion of it. Of course, the Cultural Program Committee looks more favorably upon applications where the Member Chapter makes a contribution to the project budget. You can expect to receive a decision from the Committee regarding your application within one week after the application deadline.
A full report of the event will be due to the Cultural Program Committee within 30 days after the event. Items to be addressed in your report would be an evaluation of goals met and assessment of impact.
A. Reynolds and Eleanor Morse Visibility Grants
Visibility Grants for Member Chapters
Application Deadline: February 1 Each Year
Grant Application Form (.pdf)
Note: Requires Adobe Reader which can be downloaded here.
Guidelines and criteria pertaining to the Visibility Grant - made possible by the A. Reynolds and Eleanor Morse Fund and designated monies from the Federation. It is important that, should your Alliance apply for this grant, all relevant fields in the grant application be answered following the proposed outline and that all requested additional documentation be provided. Barbara Tucker is the Chairperson of the Grants and Awards Committee and all questions or inquires relating to Grants and Awards should be directed to her.
The creators of the award stipulated that the funds be "made available for grants to member chapters of the Federation for use in projects to promote the awareness and image of the Federation and its Alliance Française chapters." Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Building Signage
- Establishment of or Improvement of a Website
- Assistance in Acquiring Buildings
To be eligible for Visibility Grant funds from the Federation:
- Alliances must have paid the current year's member dues
- Receipt of the Morse Grant in any year does not preclude a chapter from applying for and being awarded any other grant provided by the Federation
Please note that each application will be treated in strict confidence.
The Visibility Grant amount, recently increased by the Federation Board to $1,000 annually, is made up of income generated by the Reynolds/Morse Fund and additional monies applied to it by the Federation. The Federation, through this Grant, is looking to support the Alliance Française chapter with the greatest need and that demonstrates a valid, identifiable impact which the grant will have on their Alliance.
Please note that the grant application must be received in the Federation Office no later than February 1 to be considered for the award. The Grant recipient will be notified by mail with funds immediately available thereafter.
Please fill out and submit the Grant Application (pdf) or the Word Version of the Grant Application Form and send by email to the Federation at - federation@afusa.org or by regular mail or fax to:
Larissa Rolley
Directrice des Opérations
Federation of Alliances Françaises USA
53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1225
Chicago, IL 60604 USA
Tel: 1-312-431-1880
Fax: 1-312-431-1889
Email: federation@afusa.org
If you have any questions, contact us by e-mail at federation@afusa.org.
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