Mushroom Festival 2012 Grant Application
2012 GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Grant Applications are due at Mushroom Festival Office by Wednesday, February 15, 2012 5 p.m.
The Mushroom Festival Grant Application Packet should be submitted to:
By Mail: Dropped off: The Mushroom Festival, Inc. The Mushroom Cap/The Growing Tree P.O. Box 1000 114 West State Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 Kennett Square, PA 19348The Grant Application Packet should include one copy of:
- Mushroom Festival Grant Application
- Most recent 501(c)(3) ruling for your organization.
- Board of Directors list for your organization.
- A list of funders you will solicit for this program or item.
- A brief description of your organization and its purpose.
- Attach the most recently completed Form 990, 990-Z or explain why one was not filed.
General Directions/Suggestions
1. Please be specific when describing your need. Funds requested for a general budget will not be considered.
2. Do not send additional information.
3. Grants will be announced by March 15, 2012
4. All grant recipients are expected to:
- Send a representative to the Spring Gala (date to be announced, tentative April 20) for the award presentation.
- Participate in the Mushroom Festival Parade (Friday evening, Sept. 7)
- Return the required documentation form and receipts by December 31, 2012.
5. Organizations that do not meet the above requirements will not be eligible for grants in 2013.
6. Organizations receiving a Mushroom Festival Grant will be given the opportunity to have a booth (one of the days) on the street during the Mushroom Festival.
7. NEW FOR 2012: Grant recipients are encouraged to participate in our Button-Up-A-Booth Volunteer Program. We’re asking organizations to man one of our booth locations for a 1/2-day shift. While working the shift you may display information about your organization at your booth.
If you have any questions you are encouraged to contact Kathi Lafferty, Festival Coordinator, by e-mail at klaff19757@aol.com or by telephone at 610-925-3373.
Remember the deadline is February 15, 2012 at 5 p.m.
The 2012 Mushroom Festival Grant Application is now available online.
