American Quilt Study Group
Endowment Fund Grant Guidelines
The AQSG Endowment Fund was established in 2007. Each year the Board of Directors may determine an amount from the investment gains on all unrestricted endowment funds to be distributed through a competitive grant program using the guidelines below. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage and facilitate education and outreach in quilt related studies in keeping with the AQSG Mission Statement.
Application forms are available on the AQSG website at http://www.americanquiltstudygroup.org/grants.asp.
The timeline for grant applications is:
February 1 - Applications due at AQSG office
By April 15 - Grant awards announced
Following the announcement of the grant and receipt of the grant contract agreement, 80% of the grant amount will be sent to the grant recipient. Following the submission to AQSG of the final report, copies of receipts and accounting of the funds spent, the remaining 20% will be sent to the grant recipient.
Criteria: All projects must encourage and facilitate education and outreach in quilt related studies for the benefit of a public audience. Projects will be evaluated on the following:
· Compatibility with AQSG Mission and current goals
· Impact/Quality of the Project
· Scope of work for the Project
· Measurable outcome(s)
· Timeliness of the Project
· Ability of the applicant to complete the project in one year
· Completeness of application.
Activities that are compatible with the AQSG Mission (see below), that have a lasting and tangible impact, will receive priority consideration. Grants will not be awarded for travel, salaries, or items that benefit an individual.
Grants may be applied for by AQSG members as well as non-members. Proposals may cover a portion of or entire project cost.
AQSG Mission Statement
The American Quilt Study Group establishes and promotes the highest standards for interdisciplinary quilt-related studies, providing opportunities for study, research, and the publication of works that advance the knowledge of quilts and related subjects.
American Quilt Study Group
Endowment Grant Application
Instructions:
v View each question on its own merit. Some questions may seem similar, but each question approaches the project from a different angle that will help reviewers understand your project.
v Succinctly describe your project, its impact, its outcomes and how you propose to use AQSG grant funds.
v Please limit your answers to sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to a total of five pages or less.
1. Contact Information
Name of Contact: Click here to enter text.
Project Manager (if different than Contact): Click here to enter text.
Name of Organization (if applicable): Click here to enter text.
Mailing Address: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text. State: Click here to enter text. Zip: Click here to enter text.
Phone: Click here to enter text.Email: Click here to enter text.
If applying as an organization, please tell us if you are recognized as a tax exempt IRS 501(c) (3)?
☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ IF yes, please include a copy of the fiscal agent’s IRS determination letter.
2. Grant amount requested from the AQSG Endowment Fund $Click here to enter text.
3. Project Information
Project Title: Click here to enter text.
*AQSG Endowment Funds cannot be used for expenses occurring before April 15 of award year
Project Start Date: Click here to enter a date. Project End Date: Click here to enter a date.
Project Description (how will AQSG funds be used?): Click here to enter text.
4. Project Goals: Summarize the primary goals of the project. What is the desired impact on the audience and on quilt-related studies? How will you measure impact? Include statements that link project goals with the AQSG Mission and Endowment Grant purpose.
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5. Project Scope: Summarize the scope of the project and the primary use of the requested funds. How will the project advance knowledge of quilts and quilt-related study? What are the steps involved and the timeline? Who is the primary audience?
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6. Project Costs: Provide a total project budget with estimated income and expenses. If AQSG funds are to be used for a portion of a larger project, clearly identify AQSG funds. If applicable, list other sources of income and in-kind donations that offset project expenses. Click here to enter text.
7. Leadership Qualifications: Describe the qualifications that will enable the applicant to complete the project. Include any relevant achievements that illustrate ability to complete the project.
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References:
Include letters of recommendation from two people who are familiar with the applicant’s qualifications. Letters should indicate the relationship to the applicant and statements as to the ability of the applicant to complete the project proposed for funding.
Questions: American Quilt Study Group
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American Quilt Study Group
Endowment Fund Application
AGREEMENT
I agree to the following:
1. All information submitted in the proposal is true and accurate.
2. I/we will acknowledge AQSG as a funding sponsor in all material (printed, verbal, electronic or other).
3. If the project is not completed as proposed within the approved time frame, all monies will be returned to the AQSG Endowment Fund.
4. A “Final Grant Report” will be submitted within 30 days after the project is ended, including a statement of funds spent, and copies of receipts.
Signature ______Date ______
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CHECKLIST:
☐ Completed application form
☐ IRS determination letter, if needed
☐ Two letters of recommendation
Mail or E-mail all materials to:
American Quilt Study Group
1610 L Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Deadline: Application must be received at the AQSG office
no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on February 1, 2018.
Please Note: Applications sent by fax will not be accepted.
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