OSC Grant Application

Geographic Scope: Oregon, plus areas of Washington, California, and Nevada regionally connected to ice sports activities in Oregon
Organization Type: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) private foundation

Grant Types

General Grants

• Up to $1,500
• No profit-sharing requirement

Seed Grants

• For competitions and special projects
• Condition: 30% of net profits (minus $1,500) must be returned to OSC
• Must be pre-approved by OSC Board of Directors before funds are disbursed

Eligibility

• Applicants: OSC member clubs
• Purpose: Projects open to members of any OSC club
• Not eligible for: Annual budgeted club operating expenses; individual skater funding

Fundable Activities

OSC has historically funded:

• Support for startup Dance and Synchro programs
• Regional and sectional competitions in Oregon
• Judges training and travel reimbursements
• Skater Development Seminars (on- and off-ice)
• US Figure Skating programs such as S.T.A.R.S.
• Dance Seminars
• Theater on Ice startup
• Synchro team startup
• Shows, performances and special events
• Judges Schools

Key Policies

• No retroactive grants - applications must be made before project completion
• Typed proposals only - no handwritten submissions
• Missing information: Applications with missing required information will not be accepted
• Payment timing: Generally paid after OSC receives final project report (exception: Seed Grants may be pre-approved)
• Post-project requirement: Follow-up report with financial information due within 60 days of project completion for Seed Grants

Contact

Contact type: Send written proposals and inquiries to board president

OSC Grant Application Process

Three-Part Application Required:

Part One: OSC Online Grant Application

• Complete the online application form
• Select grant type (General or Seed)

Part Two: Written Grant Proposal (Maximum 2 Pages)

Email typed proposal to: president@oregonskating.org

Include the following:

1. Purpose of Funding Request: a. Target population and number of individuals that will benefit b. What you hope to accomplish (purpose, benefits, goals, and outcomes) c. Specific activities planned (may include off-ice activities, training, timelines)
2. Leadership and Partnerships:
   • Names and brief description of roles and responsibilities of leaders, volunteers, and/or partners on this project

Part Three: Required Supporting Documents

Submit with application:

1. Project budget
2. Minutes of club board meeting approving the request (if appropriate)
3. Announcements or brochures (if available)
4. Email supporting documents to: president@oregonskating.org

Post-Project Requirements (Due within 60 days of completion)

1. Summary of project outcome, including number of individuals who benefitted
2. For Seed Grants only: Financial report showing profit/loss
   • Calculate amount owed to OSC (30% of net profit after grant)
   • If grant was not previously paid, OSC Treasurer will offset grant amount against amount owed
   • OSC will pay net amount to club

Submission Format

• Typed proposals only (no handwritten applications)
• Send as attachment file via email
• Include all three parts for complete application

Helpful Resources

• US Figure Skating Grants: http://www.usfigureskating.org/About.asp?id=445
• Foundation Center Guide to Proposal Writing: http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/components.html