The Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, which donated $63,000 to 39 local nonprofits last year, has changed the traditional deadline date for grant submissions from November 1 to September 30.
Applications, which can be found at theppjw.org, must be submitted in complete and final form by September 30. Applications still requiring follow-up or other changes after that date will be deemed incomplete and not eligible for consideration. Applicants are encouraged to submit in advance of the deadline to allow for any necessary questions or adjustments prior to September 30.
“”The date was changed to accommodate the processing of the increased number of applications we have received in recent years and to improve the flow of our grants process,” said Heather Gilhooly, PPWC project selection co-chair. “The application form has been modified to ensure a clear understanding of the requirements governing our grant awards.”
Organizations, defined as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3), are eligible to apply with a limit of one application per organization. Preference is given to applications showing a broad community outreach and those that focus on maintaining the distinctive character of Pacific Palisades.
Additionally, eligible projects must have all necessary approvals and required permits in place at the time of application, and projects that involve collaboration with another entity (such as a school) must have confirmation arrangements in place.
The full amount of the grant funds received must be used for the sole purpose(s) outlined in the grant application and may not be expended for any other purpose.
The full amount of awarded grants must be spent within the fiscal year, and the failure to complete the specified project within the fiscal year will render an organization ineligible for funds the following year.
In lieu of a financial award, the PPWC offers the option of receiving a grant award in the form of use of the PPWC clubhouse facility—essentially a clubhouse rental without charging the rental fee, for seminars, concerts, lectures, meetings, retreats or strategy sessions.
An organization requesting a clubhouse usage grant may also complete the required details for a monetary grant, in the event the PPWC is unable to fulfill the clubhouse usage grant request.
After applications are processed, members vote on the requests and those selected receive checks of varying amounts the first Tuesday in March.
The PPWC’s primary fundraising event is the annual Home Tour and Holiday Boutique, which will take place on November 3 this year.
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