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GRANT FUNDING: The Initiative Foundation holds the belief that healthy organizational <br /> development happens not as a result of a great number of dollars being spent, but by identifying the <br /> • <br /> resources and assets of those involved. Small grants (up to $2,000 for Discretionary Support and up to <br /> $5,000 for the Multi-Year Training Program) are available to participating organizations. The grants <br /> may be used to cover travel expenses to the training sessions, costs associated with holding a local <br /> strategic planning session, consultant fees and other costs for implementing organizational <br /> development goals. Ineligible expenses include capital expenditures, retroactive funding, or projects <br /> that do not assist with the planning process or support the goals of the plan. <br /> Nonprofit organizations successfully completing Healthy Organization programs will receive careful <br /> consideration for follow-up program funding. <br /> REQUIREMENTS: All nonprofit organizations in the Initiative Foundation's fourteen county service <br /> region are invited to attend the annual HOP Kick-Off Session. Organizations entering one of the HOP <br /> program areas must have IRS 501(c) 3 determination, one paid staff or key consultant, an actively <br /> engaged board of directors, a willingness to commit additional resources to their organizational <br /> development efforts, a past record that indicates a willingness to address change and a mission that <br /> generally fits within the Initiative Foundation's priority areas. <br /> TO APPLY: <br /> Discretionary grants: Complete the Minnesota Common Grant application form. Applications are <br /> reviewed on an on-going basis with a decision generally being made within 90 days after receipt. <br /> Organizations are encouraged to contact Brad Kruse to discuss their proposal before applying for a <br /> discretionary grant. <br /> Multi-year Training and Assistance: Contact Brad Kruse to discuss your organization's interest in <br /> applying. Complete a specialized application form. Often a site visit will be conducted before or after <br /> your organization applies. Selection will be made within 30 days of application date. • <br /> Next Application dates <br /> Fall 2001 —Applications are due, Monday July 2, 2001. <br /> Winter 2002—Applications are due, Monday, December 3, 2001. <br /> For more information please contact: <br /> Brad Kruse <br /> Organizational Development Specialist <br /> The Initiative Foundation <br /> 405 First Street SE <br /> Little Falls, MN 56345 <br /> bkruse@ifound.org <br /> Phone: 320.632.9255 <br /> 877.632.9255 toll-free <br /> This program is funded through grants from the Otto Bremer Foundation, <br /> The McKnight Foundation and other donors. <br /> F:\HOME\brad\HOP Fact Sheet.doc • <br />