Weekly Funding Opportunity: The Regal Foundation

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Each week Neighborhood Networks provides potential funding sources to help centers develop and improve programs and services. Featured this week is The Regal Foundation.

Program Areas: The Regal Foundation was organized in 2003 for the purpose of engaging in charitable, scientific, and educational activities, both directly and by providing funds and in-kind giving to support and enhance other organizations benefiting persons suffering economic, social, physical, or educational hardship or disadvantage, or who are otherwise in need of charitable, scientific, or educational support or assistance.

Targeted Area: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West.

Eligibility: To be eligible for a Regal Foundation grant an organization must be: " Exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, as amended; and/or " Must agree to use The Regal Foundation grant only for purposes that are charitable or educational within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, as amended.

Award Amount: Award amounts vary.

Application Process: To apply for funding from The Regal Foundation, submit an application that addresses the following application format: Organization Information 1) Name of the organization. 2) Contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. 3) Address of the organization. 4) Organization phone number. Mission and Priorities 5) Purpose of the organization. 6) Services the organization provides. 7) Amount of grant request. Describe the use of the requested Regal Foundation grant. 8) If the purpose of equipment is proposed, describe the item and include a price quote on the vendor's stationery. Community Served 9) Describe the indicators in the community for the services the organization provides. Has there been independent research outlining the need? If so, to what extent can the need be met through services offered by the organization? 10) Describe the parameters of financial eligibility, if any, for the organization's services. Human Resources 11) State the names and qualifications of staff persons with titles. 12) Does the organization depend on volunteer employees? Program Management 13) List the names of members of the governing board or board of directors. 14) Describe how the organization will evaluate the effectiveness of services. Financial Resources 15) List separately each of the organization's corporate, foundational or government funding sources. 16) In addition to the funding sources listed above, are local fundraising campaigns or fundraising events held? Describe each. 17) If the organization is a current recipient, and Regal Foundation funds have leveraged its ability to obtain specific other resources (financial, in-kind etc.), describe them. Proposed Regal Foundation Grant Program/Project 18) Describe the specific results or milestones the organization expects to achieve using Regal Foundation funds. Final Issue 19) If there is anything else about the organization or proposed use of a Regal Foundation grant that the committee should know, provide a brief statement. Submit the application on an 8.5-inch by 11-inch sheet of paper, sign the Grant Agreement, and staple the application and the Grant Agreement together. Submit the original application and the Grant Agreement. Include a copy of the most recent audit or accounting report with a management letter. Address the application to: Regal Foundation Debbie Robertson, Grant Request 7132 Regal Lane Knoxville, TN 37918 An initial paper review of applications will be conducted. The board of directors may allow or require individual applicants to appear to make oral presentations. The board may also request or require additional information regarding an individual applicant and/or its proposed use of funds.

Deadlines: Ongoing.

Contact: For more information on The Regal Foundation, contact:

The Regal Foundation
Debbie Robertson, Grant Request
7132 Regal Lane
Knoxville, TN 37918