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Purpose?
The FootPRINT Fund awards print services, through Allegra Battle Creek, to select nonprofit organizations to help enhance their image, expand their services and extend their printing budget.
Who is Eligible?
The FootPRINT Fund is available to any nonprofit group, association or charitable organization in Calhoun County that meets the FootPRINT Fund selection criteria.
What is the Value of Service Awarded?
Services are awarded with a maximum value of $1,000 per organization for the award year. Applicants may receive services in the value of the amount requested or in a lower or higher amount.
- Services include graphic design, printing, copying, posters & banners and bindery. Does not include promotional products, such as post-it-notes, pens, mugs, etc. Applicants are encouraged to reapply in the following year.
- All awarded print services must be used between Jan. 1, and Dec. 31, of the awarded year.
- Awards may only be used for projects originating during these dates and not to offset any existing balances due to Allegra Battle Creek.
How Do We Apply?
Use the printed FootPRINT Fund Application available in the lobby of our store, or download a version below from our website.
FootPRINT Fund Application Downloads
FootPRINT
Fund Application
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FootPRINT Fund Application
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Return the completed application to:Allegra Battle Creek 1514 West Columbia Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49015
Cover letters are not required, but if more space is needed, please attach an additional sheet.
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the 2013 year award is 12/3/12.
Applicants receiving an award for 2013 will be notified by the first week of Jan. 2013.
What are the Selection Criteria? Applications are reviewed by a panel of representatives from Allegra Battle Creek. The panel responds in writing to all applications that are submitted in accordance with the application deadline. Organizations should not assume an award has been given until such notification. Any eligible organization or association can apply and need not be a customer of Allegra Battle Creek.
Award recipients are selected based upon how the print services will be used to further the organization’s goals, including: - Service expansion – Use of print services to contribute to expanding an organization’s awareness or existing service projects.
- Program enhancements – Use of print services to promote new programs or projects.
- Leveraged efforts – Use of print services to increase the impact of other existing resources.
Have Questions? For more information, contact – Jeff McConville at (269) 968-2403 or jeff@allegrabattlecreek.com
| 2012 FootPRINT Fund Recipients |
- Albion Community foundation
- Altrusa Day Nursery
- Arc of Calhoun Co.
- Athens Area Community Foundation
- B.C. Chapter American Assoc. Zookeepers
- B.C. Youth Orchestra
- Binder Park Zoo
- Boy Scouts of S.W. Michigan Council
- Carson Scholars Fund Program
- Calhoun Co. Arts Council
- Calhoun Co. Office of the Sherriff
- Calhoun Co. Trailway Project
- Charitable Union
- Community Action (walk for warmth)
- Community Foundation Alliance Cal. Co
- Community HealthCare Connection
- Family Health Centers of B.C.
- Food Bank of South Central MI
- Fountain Clinic
- Generation E Institute
- Guardian Finance & Advocacy
- Haven of Rest Ministries
- Heritage Battle Creek / Sojourner Truth Institute
- Homer Area Community Foundation
- Humane Society
- Junior League
- Kids n Stuff (children’s museum)
- Legal Services of South Central MI
- Miller College
- New Level Sports
- Salvation Army
- Safe Place
- S.N.A.P. Preschool & Child Learning Center
- Substance Abuse Council
- Urban League
- Woman’s Co-op
- Woodlawn Preschool’s Co-op
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