grant application guidelines - National Swimming Pool Foundation
grant application guidelines - National Swimming Pool Foundation
grant application guidelines - National Swimming Pool Foundation
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4775 Granby Circle<br />
Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3131<br />
719.540.9119 719.540.2787 (FAX) www.nspf.org<br />
Encouraging healthier living through aquatic education and research<br />
2011-2012<br />
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES<br />
In order to be considered for a <strong>grant</strong> from the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Swimming</strong> <strong>Pool</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>, the<br />
applicant must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The purpose of <strong>grant</strong>s for<br />
research and academic studies related to swimming pool and spa injury and illness<br />
prevention should follow the protocol below.<br />
The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Swimming</strong> <strong>Pool</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> also welcomes research proposals into the<br />
health benefits of aquatic activity, which are handled through a separate process. These<br />
proposals are individually-evaluated according to project fit with NSPF strategic health<br />
research priorities, study feasibility and cost, and the applicant's research history in the<br />
area. Researchers interested in applying should submit a two-page proposal summary,<br />
including the proposed project description, anticipated overall budget, a brief bio and<br />
publications relevant to the project, and existing resources and capabilities for<br />
successful project completion. The deadline for such initial proposal summaries is<br />
January 31, 2012.<br />
Grant <strong>application</strong>s in excess of $25,000 will not be considered. Grant <strong>application</strong>s will<br />
be given priority based on 1) merit/impact and 2) cost. Applications at the lowest cost<br />
will be evaluated first. Requests solely for building, equipment, educational,<br />
and/or other programs cannot be considered.<br />
Non-profit organizations interested in submitting a <strong>grant</strong> request to the <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Swimming</strong> <strong>Pool</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> should carefully review NSPF Grant Guidelines. There is no<br />
official <strong>grant</strong> request <strong>application</strong> form. However, <strong>grant</strong> requests will not be considered<br />
without complete documentation as outlined in the NSPF ® Grant Guidelines.<br />
Name and address of the tax-exempt requesting organization making <strong>application</strong>.<br />
A brief history of the applying organization along with its mission, principle<br />
programs, accomplishments, and budget for the current year.<br />
A list of the current Board of Directors.<br />
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A statement that notes that the <strong>grant</strong> purpose has been approved by the applicant’s<br />
executive or governing body, with signatures of the principle investigator and the<br />
executive.<br />
A copy of current IRS determination letter showing tax-exempt status.<br />
The two most recent years of audited statements and the latest filed IRS Form 990.<br />
A concise statement of the purpose of the request and the monetary amount<br />
requested. The need for the project should be outlined along with how the <strong>grant</strong> will<br />
improve public health by protecting people who participate aquatic activities and/or<br />
encouraging more people to participate in aquatic activities.<br />
A description of the fundamental solution(s) to be reached, the expected<br />
contributions to the population served, and the criteria for measuring success of the<br />
project.<br />
An itemized project budget including personnel, equipment, supplies, travel,<br />
administrative, and/or other relevant expenditures. The maximum allowable<br />
overhead or administrative cost is 10% of the total requested funding.<br />
Description of how the project will be implemented, including the timeline.<br />
A list of prior publications in the related field.<br />
Preliminary data (if available).<br />
Vitae of the principle investigator and other supporting staff.<br />
A statement of whether aid has been sought during the preceding three years from<br />
other organizations and, if so, the names of the organizations and the amount<br />
received from each, if any.<br />
If a <strong>grant</strong> is awarded:<br />
1. NSPF and the <strong>grant</strong> recipient will establish a contract specifying the responsibilities<br />
of each party.<br />
2. The <strong>grant</strong> recipient must agree to publish at least one manuscript in the<br />
International Journal of Aquatic Research & Education (IJARE), which the NSPF<br />
co-sponsors and promotes to keep professionals in the pool, spa, and aquatic field<br />
abreast of research advancement.<br />
3. The <strong>grant</strong> recipient must agree to present its findings at the World Aquatic Health <br />
Conference. This conference is a key tool to disseminate knowledge in the pool, spa,<br />
and aquatics field.<br />
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4. The <strong>grant</strong> recipient must report expended <strong>grant</strong> funds and return to NSPF any excess<br />
not used for the <strong>grant</strong>. Status reports are required. The type and frequency will be<br />
negotiated.<br />
The <strong>grant</strong> proposal submission deadline is June 1 of each year. Applications will be<br />
acted on within 60 days of the deadline.<br />
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