2008 COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS APPLICATION

Speaking of Women’s Health (SWH) with the support of its Corporate Sponsors annually awards a COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT to a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. WPBT Channel 2, on behalf of the Steering Committee, is accepting applications from non-profit organizations for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Community Investments Grant . The funds are available to support non-profit organizations, which educate women on their health, well-being and personal safety.

The Speaking of Women’s Health Conference will be held November 22, 2008
at the Signature Grand in Davie , Florida .

The Steering Committee of Speaking of Women’s Health Conference will consider applications that are educational and pertain to the health and well-being of women and/or enhance the quality of women’s lives. Funds for start-up organizations will not be granted. Organizations need to have a board and budget before being considered for Community Investment Awards.

To apply for the Community Investment Grant, please complete and return the following application and 7 copies of the materials, no later than August 29, 2008.

(All requested information must be turned in as a packet to be considered for funding. Please send 7 copies of all materials.)

1. Completed application
2. Verification of 501(c)(3) status
3. A copy of the annual operating budget
4. A list of board members
5. A copy of the organization’s Annual Report, and/or Executive Summary or Bio
6. List other grants & awards you have received
7. Summary of the following (should not exceed 2 pages):

• 3 reasons why it is important to support your program
• 3 ways in which your program enhances the health and well being and lives of women
• A brief explanation of how the Speaking of Women’s Health Community Investment Grant would be used