SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION GRANT FUNDING

Beginning January 1, 2012 the Spirit of Construction Outreach Commnittee will be accepting applications for their 2012 grant funding. Grant guidelines and applications are available on-line at the Spirit of Construction website www.spiritofconstruction.org.

All applications must be completed and submitted no later than February 15, 2012.

 

To qualify for Spirit of Construction grant funding through the Outreach Committee, the organization must be:

• Community- based 501( c ) (3 )
• Qualified educational institutions and organizations that reflect the Spirit of Construction values and focus their efforts in a positive way
• Controversial organizations or one that requires significant transfer of local funds to national or international parent organizations will not be considered

Funding priorities include:

• Construction Education (Not intended for scholarship purposes)
   
• Supports students or construction related programs at the following institutions of higher learning:
• Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
• Northern Kentucky University
• University of Cincinnati
• Trade and vocational programs in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana will also be considered
• Workforce Development
• Programs or projects advocating the construction industry as the favorable career option to middle school, secondary school, and vocational/technical school students in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky/Southeastern Indiana regions.  All grant requests are evaluated on merit.
• Local Interest Projects
• Organizations either directly or indirectly affiliated within the construction industry that has projects that enhance our city, create educational opportunities or other activities that advocate our mission will be considered.

Grant Guidelines and Applications

GRANT GUIDELINES

Grants

Each year, the number and dollar value of grants will be determined by the funding provided to the Outreach Committee as approved by the Spirit of Construction Board of Directors.
Grant Application Form (file: SOC_grant_applic_1-16-11.pdf)

Issue Priorities

The Committee has identified three distinct funding priorities: construction education, workforce development and local interest projects. It is anticipated that the Outreach Committee would provide grants each year to qualified applicants. The maximum amount of grants allocated each year would not exceed $(TBD each year) without the approval of the Spirit of Construction Board of Directors. The Outreach Committee would determine the number of grants to be awarded each year, based on the applications received, and the quality of those applications.

Construction Education

The Outreach Committee may provide funds to support students or construction related programs at the following institutions of higher learning:  Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, Northern Kentucky University, and the University of Cincinnati. Trade and vocational programs in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern KY/SE Indiana region will also be considered. Grants awarded here are not intended for scholarship purposes, for which the Spirit of Construction currently provides to deserving students.

Workforce Development

Programs or projects advocating the construction industry as a favorable career option to middle school, secondary school, and  vocation/technical school students in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern KY/SE Indiana region. All grant requests will be evaluated on merit.

Local Interest Projects

Organizations either directly or indirectly affiliated within the construction industry that have projects that enhance our city, create educational opportunities or other activities that advocate our mission will also be considered.

In addition to the $(TBD amount each year) annual grants that are awarded by the Outreach Committee, special grant requests will also be considered for recommendation to the Spirit of Construction Board for approval. These grant requests are not intended to be limited in dollar amount, and are subject to the approval of the Spirit of Construction board, as well as funds that are available within the organization to support such requests. An example of a special grant request would be the funding that has been provided in the past for our Construction Advocate/Middle School Construction Careers Outreach Program.  

Qualifying Organizations

The Committee awards grants only to community-based 501(c)(3)s, qualified educational institutions and organizations that reflect the Spirit of Construction values, and which focus their efforts and results in a positive way. Organizations that are controversial or that require significant transfer of local funds to national or international parent organizations will not be considered.

Award Criteria

• The expected return on investment to the industry provided by the organization.

• Individual letters of support for the organization by construction industry professionals.

Finalist Presentation to Review Committee

After initial application review, a number of finalists may be selected by the Committee for personal presentations.  Presentations will be scheduled at the convenience of the committee and the presenting organization. More specific details will be provided to the presenting organizations.

 

Timeline for Grant application/review/award(each year)

 

• -Spirit of Construction Board of Directors determine the budget for use by the Outreach Committee at the annual December Board meeting.

• -Grant application/guideline/forms available online at the SOC website January 1st

• -Grant applications are due for submission not later than 2/15

• -Grant Review Committee evaluations and shortlist recommendations not later than 3/15

• -Grant review committee to hear presentations from shortlisted applicants(if necessary), and make recommendations to the Outreach Committee not later than 4/1

• -Outreach Committee approval of Grant Review Committee recommendations, and notification of recipients not later than 4/15