Submitting a Proposal for Conservation & Philanthropic Funds
Background
The WSTC maintains a Conservation & Philanthropic Fund to
"be used as contributions to and for conservation or environmental organizations as well as organizations that create and maintain trails, promote skiing through education, or in some other ways promote the interests of the WSTC."
Who May Submit a Proposal
An organization requesting funds should submit its proposal to a current WSTC member. WSTC members themselves may know of a worthy project and may encourage and assist the organization that would perform the project in writing a proposal.
Proposal Review and Notification Process
Proposals are due 30 days prior to the Board's January meeting. Funding decisions will be made at the Board's January meeting. Decisions on proposals received after this time may be made at other times during the year at the Board's discretion. Applicants will be notified shortly after a decision is reached. Funds will be disbursed upon receipt of invoices, receipts, or other acceptable documentation approved by the President or Treasurer consistent with WSTC policies and procedures.
Instructions
To submit a proposal, please send a Word or PDF document addressing the items listed below. Please keep the document concise; include pictures if they would be helpful. Email the proposal document to president@wstc.org and to treasurer@wstc.org.
- Name of Organization submitting proposal and the Organization's website
- Primary contact person, phone, and email address
- Name of the project and its location
- Describe the project covering these elements in narrative or list format. (a) What will the funds be used for? (b) How does the project support conservation of the environment and improve cross country skiing? (c) How will the work be implemented? (d) Who will direct and oversee the work?
- Who will this project benefit and how?
- Timeline: when can work start and what is the estimated completion date?
- Recognition: how will the WSTC contribution be recognized?
- What is the requested amount of money: (1) state the amount requested, and (2) address whether the project success is dependent on other funding sources also.
Questions?
If you need further direction on how to proceed with a proposal or related issues about use of the Conservation Fund, please send a message to president@wstc.org