The Rotary Club of Hyannis is requesting proposals from area non-Profit organizations to its Community Development Project Committee.  Criteria and information is as follows:

·Geographic Area:  Town of Barnstable and/or Organizations in Barnstable County delivering services in the Town of Barnstable.

·Funding Priorities:  The Hyannis Rotary Club's Community Development Project Committee will only consider requests for capital improvements.  We do not fund agency program services.

 
·Timeline:  All applications must be filed no later than January 15, 2011

·Funds available:  The Rotary Club will fund one or more projects from the total budget of $12,000.

How to Apply: Please provide and observe the following format:

1. Agency mission & narrative description of the project (two pages maximum)

2. Project Budget (one page or less)

3. Proof of IRS non-profit status (501C3)

4. Description of overall agency programs and services (one page or brochure, if available)

5. Please submit eight (8) copies of your proposal

Mail to: Ann-Louise Harries, Chair

                        Rotary Community Development Committee

                                     110 South Sea Ave.

                                West Yarmouth, MA 02673

Questions: Email only: annharries@gmail.com

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