Power of the Purse

Power of the Purse Granting Guidelines

Mission

The mission of the Morden Area Foundation Power of the Purse is to engage women of all generations and children in the power of community philanthropy. Our goal is to create a lasting legacy that will provide funds for local charities already at work in our community, and to encourage the birth and growth of new initiatives that target emerging needs of women and children.

Grant Guidelines

The Morden Area Foundation Power of the Purse grants program assists a wide range of organizations, whose projects and/or programs benefit women and children.

The purpose of the program is to provide one-year grants to non-profit organizations that provide services in Morden and area. Grant funds may be used for direct costs related to projects/programs, such as but not limited to personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, and administration.

In addition, the following eligibility requirements apply:

• Applicant must be a registered charitable organization providing services in Morden and area.
• Grant funds must be used to provide services in Morden and area.
• Only complete proposals will be reviewed.
• Grant requests are for one year only.
• Grant requests must be for a project/program that supports women, children and/or families.
• As per the guidelines of the Morden Area Foundation (MAF) we are pleased to grant funds to faith based organizations provided that the programs are of benefit to the broader community.
• Previous Power of the Purse grant recipients must complete and submit a final grant report for any and all previously received Power of the Purse grants to be eligible to apply in the current grant cycle.
• If a previous Power of the Purse grant recipient has been awarded a Power of the Purse grant for two previous consecutive years, the recipient must wait two years before applying for another Power of the Purse grant.

Additional Information

Eligible applicants receiving a grant award from the Power of the Purse may only use grant funds for charitable purposes as stated in the proposal. The Morden Area Foundation will administer grant funds on behalf of the Power of the Purse. MAF has the authority to withhold and/or recover grant funds, if at any time grant funds are misused. MAF will investigate allegations of improper use of grant funds for the private benefit of donor-advisors. Each grantee must enter into an agreement with MAF and must submit a financial and narrative report at the conclusion of the project.

Deadline Applications must be RECEIVED by 5pm on September 30th of each year.

Applications may be submitted via email, postal mail, or personal delivery. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Grant applications will be collected and administered by the MAF on behalf of the WGC.

Postal Address: Morden Area Foundation, Box 50049, Morden, MB R6M 1V1
Email Address: info@mordenfoundation.ca

Application Requirements Each applicant shall submit an application packet consisting of one copy of each of the following:

• Cover letter on organization letterhead, signed by the Executive Director (limited to one page)
• Completed Grant Application – includes Cover Page, Proposal Form, your Budget as per your request, and your organization’s current Financial Statements
• Organization’s registered charity number
• List of organization’s Board Members and Executive Staff
• Organizations current annual operating budget, including expenses and revenues.

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I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.
– Maya Angelou