Grant Funds Available Application for National Trust Grants Due February 1st.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2001 It's that time of year again... The application deadline for two National Trust funding programs is fast approaching. The Cynthia Woods Cynthia Lynn Wood (born September 25, 1950 in Burbank, California) is an American model and actress. She is the daughter of Harold and Erma Wood. She was chosen as Playmate of the Month in February 1973 and the 1974 Playmate of the Year. Mitchell and Johanna Favrot funding programs provide seed money primarily to non-profit organizations and government agencies for planning stages of preservation projects. The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation Historic preservation is the act of maintaining and repairing existing historic materials and the retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time. When considering the United States Department of Interior's interpretation: "Preservation calls for the existing form, (JFF JFF Institut für Medienpädagogik in Forschung Und Praxis (formerly: Institut Jugend Film Fernsehen) JFF Just For Fun JFF Jpeg File Format ) awards grants to help nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. and government agencies initiate preservation projects. JFF awards grants to projects that will contribute to the preservation, or recapture, of an authentic sense of place. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund (CWMF) for Historic Interiors was developed specifically to assist non-profit organizations and government agencies with the planning stages of restoration of significant, historic interiors. Both of these grants must be matched by local funds and cannot be used for "bricks and mortar A store (shop, supermarket, department store, etc.) in the real world. Contrast with clicks and mortar. " construction costs. Applications to these funds are coordinated in this region by the Midwest Regional Office in Chicago with the final review and funding decisions made by a Selection Committee, comprised of members appointed by the National Trust and each respective foundation. JFF and CWMF applications must be postmarked by February 1st to meet the annual deadline. These National Programs are Highly Competitive Because JFF and CWMF are national and highly competitive, we strongly encourage potential applicants to talk to the Midwest Office Staff at the onset of a project. As always, our staff is happy to confer with Verb 1. confer with - get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker"; "They had to consult before arriving at a decision" consult ask, enquire, inquire - inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times" applicants to assist in their creation of an effective application. Remember that grants must be matched by local funds and cannot be used for "bricks and mortar" construction costs. We are happy to distribute brochures and applications to potential applicants that can take advantage of these programs. |
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