MICROGRANT PROGRAM

The RAMAC Foundation provides microgrants to organizations in need of support for projects with an educational component.

 

Grant proposals are collected and reviewed quarterly. Preferred proposals are for projects or programs with an educational

component from a nonprofit organization, but all submissions will be reviewed.

eLigibility

Before you submit a request, be sure your organization is eligible.

  •  501c3 organization with proof of 501c3 status
  • Small business (less than 50 employees) with a specific need that aligns with the RAMAC Foundation’s purpose
  • Located East of I-94 only (Sturtevant, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Franksville, Wind Point, Elmwood Park, City of Racine, North Bay)
  • Complete a grant request form
  • Complete the budget section on the form or submit budget separately

Submission of a proposal that meets all the requirements does not guarantee funding.

The RAMAC Foundation will not fund grant proposals for: Lobbying efforts or political action groups • Labor unions • Annual fund drives or capital campaigns • Endowment-building campaigns • Operating costs • Capital expenses • Salaries

Submit Your Microgrant Request

Criteria

Follow these criteria to submit a microgrant request properly.

  • Grant requests are maximum $1,000. There is no minimum.
  • Preference will be given to proposals with an educational component, but all submissions will be reviewed.
  • Preference will be given to 501c3 nonprofits, but submissions from small businesses will be considered and reviewed.
  • Funds are for programs, projects, or events only. No funding will be given for general operating costs, capital expenses, or salaries.
  • Organizations may only apply for funding for one program or project in a 12-month timeframe.

Applications are due quarterly by the dates below and will be reviewed quarterly.

  • March 1
  • June 1
  • September 1
  • December 1

Please note that the total amount of funding available to be awarded will vary from year-to-year.

Grant Review Process

Shortly after the grant request deadline the RAMAC Foundation’s Board of Directors will review the proposals. If the organization is approved for funding, they will receive an email notification with instructions for receiving the award. If not awarded funding, they will also receive an email notification separately.

REQUIREMENTS IF FUNDED

If your organization is awarded funding, you are required to:

  • Sign and submit a grant agreement.
  • Recognize the RAMAC Foundation as a funding source on marketing materials or advertising for the program/project/event.
  • Submit a report within 60 days of the completion of the project/program/event. Late and/or incomplete reports will negatively impact the organization’s eligibility for future potential funding.

Information included in the report may be used in RAMAC reports, media, or publications.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Anna Clementi, aclementi@racinechamber.com or call 262.634.1931.