GUIDELINES FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS


MCCEC Will Favor Projects Which:

  • Are not adequately being serviced by existing community resources
  • Propose practical approaches to solution of current community problems
  • Constructively addresses diversity
  • Promote volunteer involvement in addressing community problems
  • Enhances coordination of services by different organizations
  • Provided leverage for generating additional matching funds and community resources
  • Are likely to make a clear difference in the quality of life of a substantial number of people
  • Enhances the opportunity for learning and development


Specific Guidelines:

Enhances programs that directly benefit the children of the Michigan City Community. Grants will be made only to those non-profit organizations and programs operating in Michigan City, Indiana as defined by the boundaries of the Michigan City Area School district. Grants will be made for a wide variety of programs and purposes benefiting the citizens of Michigan City.

  • Grants will be made for only one (1) year, renewable by reapplication in subsequent years.
  • No grants will be made to endowment campaigns or for previously incurred debts.
  • No grants will be made to churches for sectarian religious programs.
  • No grants will be made for operating budgets.
  • No grants for basic municipal or educational functions and services.
  • No grants will be made to provide long-term funding. No grants will be made for post-event or after-the-fact situations.

INFORMATION REQUIRED

1. Description of the Project:

a. The program or specific need you wish to address.
b. Its significance to the community and its particular benefit to those living in the geographic area comprising the Michigan City Area School District.
c. The names and qualifications of those persons who will carry it out.
d. A statement describing how the project's success will be measured.

2. Budget:

a. Complete budget for the project.
b. How your propose to fund it.
c. The amount you are requesting from the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation.
d. The names of other funding sources to whom you are applying for assistance.
e. Potential sources of matching funds.

3. Description of Applicant/Organization:

a. The name, address, telephone, and fax number of the contact person.
b. A list of your officers and board members.
c. A copy of the IRS letter designating your organization as 501(c)(3) federal income tax exempt.
d. Statement from an officer stating the exemption is still in force.
e. Certificate of Existence from Indiana Secretary of State.
f. Your latest annual financial report.
g. Any descriptive brochures or promotional literature.


Please attach nine copies of your application and submit it to the City Attorney's office.

Applications may be downloaded at  www.emichigancity.com .  You may also contact our office using the following address or phone number to request a grant application:

Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation
P.O. Box 9046
Michigan City, IN 46361-9046
(219) 877-0232