CATALYST FUND RFP
The Stewardship Council will target $150,000 to support grassroots organizations. The Catalyst Funds will be available for qualified applicants requesting less than $10,000. A qualified grassroots organization is defined as one that is all or largely volunteer driven; has few full-time staff persons or equivalent; has an annual budget, including projects, of less than $150,000; and has not received significant foundation support. Grassroots organizations must identify a significant community need, develop a clear plan for translating that need into action, and demonstrate an ability to account for the expenditure of funds. The Stewardship Council recognizes the need for general or core support among smaller organizations. To this aim, the Catalyst Fund awards are not directly tied to a specific project. The questions in this RFP are designed to help us determine the merit of your proposal. Please keep in mind that our funds must be used to help connect 13 to 18 year olds to the outdoors. So, in your responses it is helpful to understand how these funds are connected to the youth we are trying to serve.
