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3/31/2017
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Multi‐Year Community Grants Information SessionMarch, 2017
Overview
• The Winnipeg Foundation
• Recap of Recent Changes
• Context
• Multi‐Year Community Grants
‐ Application process‐ Application assessment
• After a Grant is Awarded
• Questions
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The Winnipeg Foundation
Our Donors
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Grants in 2016
• $31.6 million distributed in 2016 to more than 900charities
• $5.3 million in response to Community Grant applications
Recap of Changes to Community Grants
Now three types:
• One‐Time Grants – new name for short‐term (usually one year) projects
• Major Capital Grants ($100,000+) – new name for Community Grant requests $100,000 and greater
• Multi‐Year Grants – new grant type, offered in two categories. This is a two‐year pilot project
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Recap to Changes to Community Grants
Eligibility Requirements
• Effective Sept. 2017, final report on previous
Community Grant required before submitting a new
Community Grant request
What’s NOT changing?
• Granting dollars will remain consistent
• Organizations may apply for one Community Grant per calendar year (exception for Collaborations)
• We’ll continue to support a wide range of projects
• We’re here for you – we welcome questions and consultation
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The Winnipeg Foundation is a project funder
• Balancing resources with needs of organizations
• Applying for a grant is a competitive process
• 360‐degree funder, but grants are usually modest
• In 2016, 80% of applications approved, but less than 50% of amount requested
Context for changes
The world of philanthropy is changing
• Donors are giving differently and expecting more reporting
• Discretionary dollars are shrinking in proportion to overall granting
• Community needs are increasing; discretionary granting can’t keep pace
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Multi‐Year Community Grants
Multi‐ Year Community Grants –general criteria
• Criteria are consistent with all of our Community Grants
• Only registered charities are eligible for grants from TWF
• Projects must primarily benefit the people of Winnipeg
• Grants are awarded for specific purposes/projects
• The Winnipeg Foundation does not fund projects retroactively
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Multi‐Year Community Grants
• Two‐year pilot program (2017 & 2018)
• Grants of up to three years
• Two types – Program and Capacity Building
• Requires grant history with The Winnipeg Foundation
Multi‐Year Grants
Two‐stage application process:
Stage 1 • Applications due April 30, 4:30 pm• Notification of status by May 15; those that meet requirements invited to submit Stage 2
Stage 2• Applications due June 30, 4:30 pm• Notification of decision in September
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Multi‐Year Community Grants
Two types:
Multi‐Year Program Grants• For programs that have received two or more consecutive Community Grants
• Maximum request = maximum amount previously awarded
Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants• For staffing to strengthen administrative capacity, to better fulfill the organization’s mission
• Maximum request – $50,000/year ($150,000 total)
• Organizations not invited to submit Stage 2 application may apply for a One‐Time Grant in the same calendar year (ie Sept.) for a different project.
• Invitation to submit Stage 2 application does not guarantee funding; it simply means that we are interested in learning more.
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Multi‐Year Program Grants –Funding what works• For programs that have received two or more
consecutive Community Grants
• Maximum request per year = maximum amount previously awarded
• Preference given to projects more recently funded
Multi‐Year Program Grants –Stage 1 Application• Brief description of organization
• Amount requested (total over 3 years)
• Brief description of program
• List of years the program has been funded by The Winnipeg Foundation
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Multi‐Year Program Grants –Stage 2 Application
• By invitation only• Similar to One‐Time Community Grant application:
‐ Program description, purpose and goals‐ Evidence of need‐ How you will implement the program‐ How you will measure impact‐ Community involvement ‐ Long‐term goals and financial sustainability‐ Attachments: budget (for 3 years), financial statements, board list, operating budget
Capacity Building Grantsat The Winnipeg Foundation
Capacity Building Grants enhance an organization’s internal effectiveness at achieving its mission
• Through One‐Time Community Grants, The Winnipeg Foundation considers capacity building initiatives, including:
‐ Strategic planning/Communications and Marketing Plans
‐ Board and staff development‐ Technical needs, such as specialized software‐ Staffing
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Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Funding Resilience
• To assist organizations to acquire, maintain or enhance administrative staffing to create and sustain effective, efficient and resilient organizations
• Examples of administrative staffing: executive director, administrative support, communications, finance
• At this time, fundraising staff will not be considered
• Maximum request per year = $50,000
Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Stage 1 Application
• Brief description of organization, including year established, number of board members and paid staff
• Amount requested (total over 3 years)
• Job title of proposed staff position
• Brief description of how the position will strengthen organization’s administrative capacity
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Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Stage 2 Application
• By invitation only
• Current capacity: strengths and challenges
• Describe staff position, including roles and responsibilities
• Organization’s human resources policies
• Need for position and how it fits with organizational capacity building goals
Multi‐Year Capacity Building Grants – Stage 2 Application
• Outcomes‐ Capacity improvements as a result of this grant‐ Organizational outcomes it will contribute to‐ Long‐term vision for position, including funding
• Attachments: Budget (for 3 years), job description, financial statements, Board list, operating budget, organization chart (optional)
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After a Grant is Awarded
After a Grant is Awarded
• Successful applications will be approved for three years of funding
• Grant will be paid annually:‐ Year 1 will be paid after receipt of Terms of Grant Agreement
‐ Year 2 will be paid after receipt of a satisfactory interim report
‐ Year 3 will be paid after receipt of a satisfactory interim report
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After a Grant is Awarded
• Final report will be expected at the end of Year 3
• Organizations must wait one year after the conclusion of the multi‐year agreement before submitting a new Community Grant application
• As this is a pilot, feedback is welcome
Any questions?