Top 10 Tips for Completing Your Application to Avoid Disqualification

1. Fill in every blank or designate n/a if a section is not applicable.
2. This is not a grant program. Please do not request funds for future projects or programs. This is an awards program to recognize outstanding projects completed or started in 2009. Please brag about your 2009 accomplishments.
3. Do not include in-kind donations (goods and services) in your financial information in section II of the application. Judges want to see tangible income and expenses only.
4. Explain any deficits in your 2009 operating results.
5. If you are applying for a Volunteer of the Year Award, only one volunteer per organization may be nominated (multiple volunteer nominations from the same organization will not be accepted).
6. Type your application if possible. Otherwise, please print legibly in black or blue ink.
7. Remember to complete your project impact on Clay County in section III.
8. If you email your completed application, please call Amy at 269-5857 ext. 404 to confirm she received your application.
9. Make sure you provide us with the correct information on your 501(c) 3 IRS exempt status. Please view this link regarding proof of your 501 (c) 3 status for details.
10. Submit your application by the deadline, February 15, 2010.

Thank you and good luck!