IWCK INTERNATIONAL WOMENS CLUB OF KYIV CHARITY GRANTS COMPETITION -2008GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA

1. Gu !"# $"%& IWCK will issue grants to organizations to provide direct program services to the most marginalized persons in each of the four viable groups of beneficiaries: Children Women Elderly Disabled

Organizations interested in participating in the IWCK Charity rants Competition may receive an application from IWCK by email re!uest at office"iwc#$org or download the application from the IWCK website at www$iwc#$org $ %%%IWCK staff&members will NOT be available to answer any !uestions regarding the grants competition$ rant applications must be submitted to the IWCK office located at '( )ush#ins#aya* apt +, -entrance .+* door code /+01* Kyiv* 0,002 by 15.00h on January 31, 00!. 3pplications submitted after that time will not be accepted under any circumstances. 2. E# ' ( # )* C+ )"+ ,& Will only fund 4#rainian registered organizations that are non5governmental organizations -6 Os1 with the e7ception of selected government institutions wor#ing in social protection issues directly related to the needs of IWCK beneficiary groups$ 3pplicants -6 Os1 must submit copies of statutes and registration documents -one copy of original document$1 8he organization is neither a branch of a political party or engaged in any partisan activities$ 8he organization is willing to contribute at least ,+9 of the total program budget* in5#ind and&or in cash$ 6 Os are encouraged to obtain community* corporate and&or local government contributions in cash or in5#ind$ rant amounts cannot e7ceed a ma7imum of 100-000 UAH 8he pro:ect should be of duration of one year or less$ rant awards will be announced 3pril /* /00;$ rant applications must be submitted in English -four copies$1

"#$% grants &ill NOT 'und the 'ollo&ing( 3pplications from individuals <ecurrent costs -ie$* rent* telephone* internet* etc$* e7cepting food&feed1 ,

=alaries Cultural pro:ects )ro:ects located outside the Kyiv region Conferences or training unless provided directly to beneficiaries International travel >ehicles

.. P+/0"1) E2,#u,) /$ C+ )"+ ,& 8he <eview Committee and Charity Committee will review !ualified applications$ While many organizations may meet the eligibility criteria stated above* !ualifying proposals will be evaluated on how closely they meet the following criteria$ E2,#u,) /$ C+ )"+ , <elevance of pro:ect to the e7isting mission of the 6 O )ro:ects ability to address and substantiate priority needs =ound strategy and methodology in achieving pro:ect ob:ectives )revious e7perience in the proposed sector P/ $)% ,0 ,+ ,+ ,0

Established relationships with members&clients& community&other beneficiary groups and&or local government in the targeted area ,+ Demonstrated capacity to manage comparable funds 3bility of program to meet ,+9 of pro:ect costs =ustainability of program after pro:ect completion Opportunities for IWCK members to participate in activities with program clients$ T/),# P/ $)% P/%% (#"& 100 ,0 + ,+ +

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I. II. COVER SHEET 3 APPLICANT INFORMATION PRO4ECT RATIONALE A. B. C. D. III. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM SUMMARY OF THE PRO4ECT ACTIVITIES TO DATE ORGANI5ATIONAL CAPABILITY

PRO4ECT FRAMEWORK A. B. C. D. E. PRO4ECT GOAL PRO4ECT OB4ECTIVE E6PECTED RESULTS AND OUTCOMES MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSUMPTIONS

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND BUDGET A. B. C. D. V. A. B. C. PRO4ECT ACTIVITIES PLAN BENEFICIARY PARTICIPATION SUSTAINABILITY LINE-ITEM BUDGET ADDITIONAL DATA OR APPENDICES LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM OTHER ORGANI5ATIONSCOMMUNTY LEADERS- OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ANY OTHER RELEVENT INFORMATION APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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PRO4ECT RATIONALE

8his section is designed to provide a general* but brief description of the bac#ground of the pro:ect for which you are see#ing funding$ It should not e7ceed /$" ,$! , =,#: 7,'"% $ #"$')=. A. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

=tate the problem in terms of the undesirable situation you are trying to improve$ Note: do not state how you will solve the problem but what the problem is. B. SUMMARY OF THE PRO4ECT

@riefly describe how your pro:ect will address the problems presented in A3$ =tatement of the )roblemB above$ Discuss the changes that will ta#e place as a result of the pro:ect$ What are the benefits that are li#ely to accrue as a result of this successful implementation of this pro:ectC C ACTIVITIES TO DATE

E7plain how your organization became aware of the problems described above in A3$ =tatement of the )roblem$B What has been done by your organization or others -6 Os* citizen groups* local government* national government or international donors1 in the past to remedy these problemsC What activities* if any* are currently being underta#en to address themC Dow will this pro:ect complement these activitiesC D. ORGANI5ATIONAL CAPABILITY

Dow is your organization structuredC Dow long has it been in e7istenceC What are its mission and ob:ectivesC Does your organization have any branchesC Where are the branches locatedC What resources -financial* material* human* etc$1 can your organization provide to support your proposed activitiesC What other activities has your organization underta#en which demonstrate its capacity to manage your proposed pro:ect$ )lease provide a list of past donors* funding amount and name of pro:ect$ Y",+ ,$ /$ '$ 2$ +$ P+/0"1) T )#" D/$/+ A9/u$) :u$!"!

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PRO4ECT FRAMEWORK

8his section should state the fundamental goal and ob:ectives of the proposed pro:ect$ Concise statements for both the goal and ob:ectives should be made with a brief narrative e7planation supporting these statements$ D/ $/) "?1""! /$" ,$! , =,#: 7,'"%. A. PRO4ECT GOAL

8he goal is a broad5based statement of the ultimate result of the change being underta#en$ Is it broad in scopeC Can it realistically be achieved by any one pro:ectC Example: The homebound elderly in Kyiv region will live with dignity and independence in their own homes. B. PRO4ECT OB4ECTIVE

8his is a measurable time specific result that the organization e7pects to accomplish as part of the grant$ It is much more narrowly defined then a goal$ Ei#e the goal* the ob:ective is tied to the need statement$ Example: There will be a five percent decrease in the number of frail older adults going into institutional care during the first year of the social services referral program. C. E6PECTED RESULTS AND OUTCOMES R"%u#)% are measurable achievements of the A)ro:ects oalB$ =tate the #ind and magnitude of results in terms of 9uantity and target dates in order to enable verification of progress$ Ou)1/9"%: What long5term changes&effects will be brought about due to this pro:ectC Dow do they relate to behavior* s#ills* #nowledge* attitudes and valuesC D. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

E7plain how you intend to monitor the pro:ectFs success$ @e specific about how and what you will measure$ 8his may be done in many ways using a variety of !ualitative and !uantitative indicators$ 8he purpose of this section in your proposal is to demonstrate how your organization will #now whether or not you are achieving your goals and ob:ectives$ E. ASSUMPTIONS

What other developments must ta#e place -or not ta#e place1 which are outside your control in order for the pro:ect to succeedC Identify potential constraints that could inhibit pro:ect progress$

IV.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN D BUDGET A. PRO4ECT ACTIVITIES PLAN

What activities will be underta#en to achieve your e7pected resultsC What is the se!uence of these activitiesC What is the time frame for the activitiesC Who will be responsible for carrying out each activityC Will you be wor#ing with another organizationC What is their role in the pro:ectC What role will the community be involved inC Who in the community will be responsible for this roleC What role do you envision IWCK members can be involved in as volunteers in implementing your programC 8he following format can be used as a guide when preparing your pro:ect activity plan: 3ctivity&)erson <esponsible ,$ /$ '$ 2$ +$ G$ B. BENEFICIARY PARTICIPATION 3ctivity =tart Date 3ctivity End Date

What will beneficiaries&the community contributes to your pro:ectC 3gain* this can be in the form of financial* material or human resources$ E7plain how beneficiaries& the community will be involved in planning and implementing the pro:ect$ C. SUSTAINABILITY

Describe how the activities you are proposing will be sustained over the long5term* beyond the life of the pro:ect$ Dow will they continue to be funded and by whomC )lease describe your plan for sustainability$ Note( This is an e:tremely important area to address i' you are as;ing 'or 'unding to implement a pilot pro<ect. D. LINE-ITEM BUDGET

Complete the budget by line5item for each category of budget e7penditure that you are re!uesting$ Hou should be able to demonstrate the e7tent to which your organization will be able to contribute* whether cash or in5#ind$ Designate counterpart contributions -other donors* local government* and community1 that are in5#ind or are cash contributions and !uantify them with an asteris# -%1$ 3 very brief narrative summary should also be attached to describe those budget items re!uiring particular e7planation$

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D +"1) P+/'+,9 E?7"$%"% ECu 79"$) TOTAL = -lease note &ith an asteris; those contributions that &ill be provided by other donors, community, and>or government agencies, both in,;ind or in cash. -lease also provide a budget narrative describing the level and types o' support you &ill receive 'rom these sources. ==, "#$% &ill not cover the costs o' salaries

V. A.

ADDITIONAL DATA OR APPENDICES

LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM OTHER ORGANI5ATIONSCOMMUNITY LEADERS- OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES If the program will be provided a cost share or donation from any other source* attach a letter from the organization stating their commitment and whether it is actual funds or an in5#ind donation$ 3dditionally* if the pro:ect will be dependent on cooperatively wor#ing with other 6 Os* the community* government* etc$* please provide letters of ;

support stating their willingness to wor# together and what their contributions will be$ B. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION 3ttach copies of any other information that pertains to the pro:ect$ 8ry to #eep the additional attachments simple and to the point$

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APPLICATION CHECK LIST

)rior to submitting your application* please ensure that you have provided all the necessary information and documents: Jailure to follow guidelines or provide re!uired attachments can result in a re:ection of your application$

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?????Completed 3pplication in 0nglish -2 copies1

/$?????Copy of =tatutes and registration documents -one copy of original1

'$?????<ecommendation letters and letters of support 2$?????If you have a partnership pro:ect please add the letters of commitment from partners$

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