Peaks Island Fund Inc Grants

Funds for new or unexpected needs that don't fit the Annual Grant timeline. Examples are software, equipment and/or fees needed to deliver services, special training and professional development, programming, building repairs, and community events. The maximum award is $1,000. Eligible applicants: Organization or project must serve Peaks Island community members.; Organization or project must have potential for continuing impact on the community.; Must include clear financial documentation (purchases of equipment or services must include estimates provided by external contractors).; Eligible organizations: nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code; municipalities; public schools; public agencies working for the State of Maine; Indian tribal governments (or political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior.; Groups without any tax status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that is an eligible organization.; Without exception, will not fund expenses already incurred.; Without exception, will not fund political campaigns.; Without exception, will not fund lobbying.; Without exception, will not fund religious activities, including but not limited to, religious services, promotion of religious beliefs, or activities that are restricted to church or religious group membership.; Without exception, will not fund endowments, capital campaigns, or annual appeals.; Ineligible expenses: food, promotional materials, etc.; Ineligible expenses: paper, ink, or telephone contracts.; Ineligible expenses: programs or activities that are continuing or have already occurred.; Ineligible expenses: fees related to receiving nonprofit 501-c-3 status.; Priority is given to requests that have the greatest positive impact on Peaks Island, are one-time expenses, and include clearly defined costs, services, and outcomes.; Submit only one proposal per organization per year.; Requests should be for future expenses only.; Requests should not exceed the maximum award available ($1,000).; Only send information and materials requested in the grant program guidelines; additional materials will not be reviewed.; Required documents: completed Rapid Response Grant Application; list of all board or advisory committee members including town or city of residence and occupation; for 501-c-3 organizations, IRS certification letter plus board confirmation that the organization remains in good standing with the IRS; if using a fiscal sponsor, the sponsor's IRS certification letter and a completed Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement; quotes for cost of items/services (if necessary).; Grant funds must be spent within twelve months and used only for the purpose specified in the award letter; unspent funds are returned.; Recipients must submit a progress report by December 31st of the year the grant was made.. Geography served: Peaks Island. Deadline: Rapid Response Grant applications may be submitted between April 1st and January 30th..