Over 600 active Junior League of Mobile volunteers work together to build a better community for women, children and families of South Alabama. It is our mission to develop the potential of women, promote volunteerism and improve our community through effective action.
While JLM places primary importance upon providing volunteers, we also recognize that there are financial needs in our community that do not call for volunteer involvement. JLM maintains a Community Assistance Fund (CAF) to allow JLM the ability to respond financially to needs and opportunities within JLM impact areas of children and education.
CAF Fund specifications are as follows:
Request for funding is appropriate based on its meeting one or more of the following criteria:
While JLM places primary importance upon providing volunteers, we also recognize that there are financial needs in our community that do not call for volunteer involvement. JLM maintains a Community Assistance Fund (CAF) to allow JLM the ability to respond financially to needs and opportunities within JLM impact areas of children and education.
What does JLM look for in a Community Assistance Fund project?
Requirements:- Funds may only be granted to non-profit, tax exempt organizations having proof of 501(c)3 authorization, schools that have public school status, or religious agencies which benefit the general public.
- All grants must be for programs/funding that is consistent with the mission and focus of JLM.
- Organization has not received CAF monies within the past 24 months.
- JLM partner agencies that receive JLM volunteers and/or programming funds are not eligible for CAF funds.
CAF Fund specifications are as follows:
- No member of the CAF committee may submit a request for funding on behalf of another organization. Any member of the CAF committee who is directly involved with an applying agency, shall excuse herself from participating in all case related discussions/decisions.
- Applications for funding should be submitted to the CAF chairperson.
- Applications must be submitted on the approved form.
- The Committee chair or a designee will investigate all requests, making an on-site visit when appropriate.
- Records will be kept of all the grants and reports.
- Requests will not be considered for: fundraising drives, staff salaries, capital campaigns, political campaigns, sectarian religious projects, scholarships, tuition, research, endowments, agency/non-agency individuals or agencies currently involved in a financial or project commitment with JLM.
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome. The CAF chairperson will request to make awards at board meetings, when possible.
Request for funding is appropriate based on its meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- Addresses a critical or basic need.
- Funds a pilot program.
- Expands or provides a significant service to the community.
- Addresses the possible disruption of a program or service.
- Organization has an unforeseen need not covered by its budget or present financial resources.
JLM is proud to announce the recipients of the Spring 2010 JLM Community Assistance Grants:
Grant List Coming Soon
The CAF or a portion of the CAF may be reserved by JLM in the event of a disaster where emergency/recovery funds may be needed. CAF grants are small amounts of money usually in the $1,000-$4,000 range. There are limited funds available each year.
If you have any questions regarding the parameters of the fund, E-mail the Community Assistance Fund Chair.
We are so thankful to be in a position to help those of you who are committed to improving our community. This special fund is just one way to say thank you for all you do. It will be our gift to you that will multiply through your good deeds for others.
