grant application guidelines - National Swimming Pool Foundation

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