RRF Grant Program



	Reno Rodeo Foundation Grants Programs The Reno Rodeo Foundation Community Grants Program distributes funds into the community by means of financial awards to deserving non-profit service organizations. The Reno Rodeo Foundation distributes over $100,000 annually to local non-profit organizations. The Foundation's grant program is a core component of our organization's contribution to the community. Non-profit service agencies that are working to improve the quality of life for northern Nevada residents are invited to apply for funds directly by submitting an application per the guidelines below. Past Recipients 2008 Grant Recipient Recognition Luncheon The Reno Rodeo Foundation offers two distinct grant programs. Qualified 501 (c) 3 organizations may now apply for either a Community Grant or a Partnership Grant. Please carefully review both grant programs before submitting an application. OPTION ONE: RRF Community Grants Program The Reno Rodeo Foundation Community Grants Program distributes funds into the community by means of financial awards to deserving non-profit service organizations. RRF Community Grant requests may not exceed $5,000 and are designed for programs/projects that directly serve children and families, camp scholarships, fixtures and equipment, and event sponsorships. Applications are accepted September - May. Applications received by the 1st of the month will be initially reviewed at that month’s board meeting. Recommendations are made monthly, but grants are awarded quarterly at the April, October, and January meetings. Applicants will be informed of their grant award status following the quarterly meetings, as per this schedule: If you apply in January, February or March, you will be notified in April If you apply in April or May, you will be notified in July If you apply in September, you will be notified in October If you apply in October, November or December, you will be notified in January Applications are not accepted during June, July or August Priority is given to organizations which significantly improve the quality of life for children with special needs or circumstances residing in northern Nevada. General operating requests, salary expense, scholarships and travel expenses are typically not funded. The Reno Rodeo Foundation does not review grant applications during the months of June, July or August. The 2008-2009 grant application will be posted in August. For review in September, please submit by September 1. OPTION TWO: RRF Partnership Grant Program The Reno Rodeo Foundation Partnership Grant program is designed to meet the financial needs of an organization seeking a sponsor or "partner" for a specific project or program. The requesting organization, by applying for this type of grant, is indicating an interest in working with the Reno Rodeo Foundation to meet the needs of children with extraordinary needs. Each RRF Partnership Grant is $15,000. Up to five RRF Partnership Grants are awarded annually. At the time a grant is approved, the requesting organization receives $7,500. The remaining $7,500 is held as a matching challenge grant for up to six months and is paid at the time a matching grant is secured by the requesting organization. Additionally, the requesting organization must agree to the development of a relationship with the Reno Rodeo Foundation and must adhere to specific accountability and reporting standards. Partnership Grant applications must be received by September 1st or March 1st and are paid in October and April respectively. Priority is given to organizations which significantly improve the quality of life for children with special needs or circumstances residing in northern Nevada. General operating requests, salary expense, scholarships and travel expenses are typically not funded. The Reno Rodeo Foundation does not review grant applications during the months of June, July or August. The 2008-2009 Partnership Grant application will be posted in August and should be submitted by September 1. Organizations may apply annually for either a RRF Community Grant or a RRF Partnership Grant, not both. Please submit one copy of either grant application form and the specified supplemental materials to: Reno Rodeo Foundation Marie L. Baxter, M.Ed., Executive Director 500 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 1008 Reno, Nevada 89521 info@renorodeofoundation.org About Us \| History \| Programs \| Donate \| News \| Home Copyright © 2008 Reno Rodeo Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Photos provided by Reno Gazette-Journal and Reno Rodeo Foundation