It's About Life Grant Application Guidelines 2024

IT'S ABOUT LIFE

GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
SUMMARY

Gift of Life Donor Program and Donors Are Heroes are seeking to collaborate with houses of faith, faith-based organizations, and service-oriented groups to establish programs that would increase education and donor designations for organ and tissue donation in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware through grants of up to $5,000 each. Grants can be used to initiate a program or to enhance existing activities of organizations currently promoting organ and tissue donation. For information about Gift of Life visit www.donors1.org or Donors Are Heroes visit www.donorsareheroestheparty.com

Applicants may receive up to $5,000 which will be determined by the number of people reached (100 minimum). Funds will bepaid at the close of the project once the final report and receipts with appropriate supporting documentation. A portion of the funds may be received up front to help initiate a new program on a case-by-case basis with a written request. Allow 30 days for processing of funds. Items purchased with grant monies may not be used for resale.

Please submit the Grant Application at least two (2) months prior to the date of your program unless granted approval.

EVALUATION AND MONITORING

As a condition of accepting the funds, applicants will be required to document project activities by submitting the following: 1) samples of outreach programs 2) periodic information and reports and 3) meet with Gift of Life grant representative for overall educational management and monitoring 4) photos from your events or projects.

Gift of Life Donor Program will provide educational materials, speakers, and overall guidance to help make the program a success. Gift of Life staff and/or ambassadors will be available to register people as designated organ donors at your event. General surveys (provided by GOL) about organ and tissue donation will also be distributed and collected to aid in the effectiveness of the event.

APPLICATION ASSESSMENT

Grant Applications will be assessed using the following criteria:

1. Describe the project or activity and identify how it will increase education and donor designations for organ and tissue donation.

2. Describe the population to be served and the ways in which efforts will benefit the target population.

3. Indicate specific or measurable outcomes resulting from the projects. How many people will you sign up to be organ donors through your project or event?

Note: All programing must have an area with opportunity for audience to register as an organ and tissue donor.

4. Provide a timeline and budget for the project/activities.

SAMPLES OF PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES

The following are samples of projects and activities which have been successful. Please replicate one of the samples below or create your own. Each organization is encouraged to work within a framework that is suitable for its unique community.
- Donation Workshops
- Speaker during services/meetings
- Breakfast with speakers
- Luncheon and Presentation
- Youth Outreach/Roundtable Discussion
- Concert with speakers
- Conference Sessions/Panel
- Community Give-Back
CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP

Applicants will be expected to partner with Gift of Life Donor Program to promote organ and tissue donation at another event during the year. This may include participating in an event at your House of Faith, Clergy Summit, Donor Sabbath (November), Gift of Life Howie’s House volunteer opportunity, National Donate Life Month (April), National Minority Donor Awareness Month (August), or a local community event.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: The following checklist will help ensure that the grant application process is not delayed:

The proposed event is not less than 2 months from the time application is submittedAll questions are answered completelyThe proposed date and time of the program are indicatedMeasurable outcomes are indicatedA proposed detailed budget is attached
If the grant application isapproved, the following items will be needed throughout the process:

A copy of the organization’s IRS Determination Letter 501c3 and completed w-9formA letter of support from the leader of the organizationSchedule a meeting and/or site visit (if applicable) with grant representativeOrder FREE donation materials from Gift of Life Donor ProgramRequest a speaker from Gift of Life Donor ProgramDistribute program evaluations to participants (will be sent)Original itemized receipts must be received within 30 days after the eventA Final Report (report form will be provided) must be received within 30 days after the event (final payment of grant money will be paid when Final Report is received)Partner with Gift of Life Donor Program at a secondary event during the yearContact grant representative for all questions or concerns
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Gift of Life Donor Program does not discriminate based on sex, disability, age, race, color or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Law. Gift of Life Donor Program will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in all education programs. Further assurance is given that services, activities, and facilities are accessible to and usable to persons with disabilities.

Please contact Naja Killebrew at 267-838-1736 or NKillebrew@donors1.org if you have any questions. We look forward to working with you!
Application Date:
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1) Mission of your organization or House of Faith:
2) How will this grant benefit your organization?
3) Describe specific project/activities planned for the grant (include date and time)?
4) Describe the age groups and/or genders you expect to reach with your proposed project/activity?
5) How many people do you plan to reach through your project/activity?
6) Include a proposed timeline (i.e., committee meeting, flyers created, mailings, items purchased, speaker from Gift of Life invited, date of project/activity, etc.)?
7) Please provide an estimate of the number of individuals you anticipate registering as organ donors through your proposed activity. Additionally, outline the specific strategies and outreach methods you plan to employ to achieve this goal, as well as any relevant experience or successes in similar initiatives.
8) Please describe your organization's social media strategy aimed at educating followers about organ donation. Outline the platforms you intend to utilize, the frequency and type of content you plan to share, any targeted demographics or communities, and how you will measure the effectiveness of your social media efforts in increasing awareness and encouraging organ donor designation.
9) How will you measure the effectiveness of your project/activity (i.e., register new organ donors, number of participants, program evaluation, etc.)?

Please use this budget format for proposed cost.

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STIPENDS:

As you prepare your budget submissions for review and approval, please note that you are permitted to include staff and volunteers as expense line items. To facilitate the review process, it is essential that each line item includes the titles, names, amounts, and a clear explanation of how each staff member or volunteer contributes to your proposed project.

Here is the required format for listing staff and volunteers:

Title/Position: [Title/Position of Staff/Volunteer]

Name: [Name of Staff/Volunteer]

Amount: [Budgeted Amount for Staff/Volunteer]

Explanation: [Brief explanation of how the staff member or volunteer's role directly contributes to the proposed project]

Please ensure that all staff and volunteer positions are directly related to the implementation and success of your proposed project.
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