DISNEY GRANTS General Information and Criteria

DISNEY GRANTS General Information and Criteria

2019 Overview ? In 2019, Disney Grants in the amount of $100,000 will be awarded to five (5) unique projects in support of local children and families. ? Any Florida certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that meets our eligibility requirements, including previous applicants and recipients, are invited to apply. Please review eligibility requirements below. ? While organizations can apply on their own, collaborative efforts from eligible organizations working together to support common community efforts are encouraged. ? Multiple organizations can work together; however, one organization should be identified as the fiscal agent and submit one (1) application on behalf of all partners. ? All organizations submitting a Grant and any collaborative partners must have a Reviewed Nonprofit Search Profile through the Central Florida Foundation (CFF). ? New this year, the Disney Grants process will begin with an inquiry form that all organizations must complete. Inquiries will be reviewed and eligible organizations will then be invited to complete a Disney Grants application.

2019 Deadlines The open inquiry period runs from Feb. 22, 2019 through Mar. 22, 2019 at 11:59PM.

? ALL required documentation must be submitted by the deadline. There are no exceptions. Any organization that submits an incomplete inquiry form or submits an inquiry form after the deadline will automatically be ineligible.

? Organizations must have either submitted a completed or updated Nonprofit Search Profile in the Central Florida Foundation's Nonprofit Search site by Mar. 15, 2019, to be eligible to submit a Disney Grants inquiry form. To establish a profile, refer to "Basic Eligibility Requirements" below.

Focus for 2019 Disney Grants As a company with more than 74,000 Cast Members who live and work in Central Florida, Disney is committed to investing in our communities and supporting nonprofits that focus on making a positive impact on local children and their families in every phase of their personal growth.

We support organizations whose programs, projects or initiatives align with our primary areas of focus to:

? Create generations of physically-, emotionally- and mentally-healthier children and families ? Help children and families build the life skills and knowledge that will prepare and empower

them for future success ? Address the support and development of children from cradle to career ? Empower children's creativity to make a positive impact in their personal lives and in their

communities ? Empower children and families to contribute to a larger purpose, demonstrating shared

responsibility and decision-making ? Address critical community needs that provide solutions leading to long-term success and

stability for children and families ? Provide support for military families during and after their military service

? Inspire the respect, protection and preservation of our environment, natural resources, and wildlife

Basic Eligibility Requirements ? Verifiable, federally-registered nonprofit, tax exempt charitable organization with at least a 12month operating history as of April 1, 2019, and in good standing with the IRS (verified electronically through IRS website). ? U.S. Patriot Act compliant. ? Organizations whose requested Grant will be used in the direct furtherance of the tax-exempt purpose of the organization (and the specific purpose set forth in the application). ? A service provider that directly impacts children and families in the following Central Florida counties: Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, or Seminole. ? Organizations may apply for funding if the requested funding ($100,000) is less than 40% of their annual operating budget. ? Organizations must have a reviewed Nonprofit Search Profile with the Central Florida Foundation. If you do not have a profile, you must create one. If you have an existing profile, you must complete yearly updates. All new or updated profiles must be submitted to the Foundation for review by Mar. 15, 2019, or you will not be eligible to submit your inquiry form. ? If you need to establish a profile, please visit the Central Florida Foundation's site here to view a webinar that will guide you through the process of creating a profile. ? If you have any questions about this process, please contact Mary Meghan Flanagan at the Central Florida Foundation, mflanagan@.

Organizations Not Eligible for Funding ? Those that discriminate or exclude participants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or mental or physical disability. Access must be open to all segments of the community. ? Third party or other "pass through" organizations. ? Government agencies (but may associate with a government agency). ? Service clubs, fraternal, political, veterans, labor unions, trade associations, business or advocacy organizations. ? Foundations whose sole purpose is fundraising, unless they directly deliver an eligible program. ? Faith-based organizations/programs, unless there is a non-faith-based service that is available to all segments of the population. ? Organizations that are actively engaged in highly controversial issues or use controversial tactics to advocate for their beliefs.

General Information & Tips ? The inquiry form cannot be saved and completed at a later time. Please ensure you have all requested information ready to complete and submit this form. ? The inquiry form has limited space by design ? only the most essential information is requested. We will not review additional attachments, page additions, photos or graphics, or consider additional lines of information beyond defined limits. Failure to comply may result in immediate disqualification. ? Programs/Projects are funded for one year. ? Disney Grants will accept one inquiry annually per eligible 501(c)(3) organization during the open grant period.

? Requests can focus on existing mission-driven work (i.e. core strength of organization) that enhances the nonprofit's outcomes and impact. It is not necessary to start a "new program."

? Consider the following when filling out the application: ? Be concise when describing program/services. ? Limit anecdotal information or general research findings -- strong metrics are more important in defining success. ? When describing impact on children, use metrics that demonstrate the impact over a defined period of time. ? Grants are highly competitive; use compelling language. ? Use simple and easily understandable language?the review panel may not recognize abbreviations, acronyms, or jargon.

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