Tacoma Athletic Commission


Tacoma Athletic Commission: PO Box 11304 · Tacoma, WA 98411 Phone: 253-759-1124 \| Email: dougmc@nventure.com

TACOMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION
FUNDING REQUEST APPLICATION

Grant Application Guidelines - How to Apply

The TAC prefers to fund projects that are aligned with the Mission of the organization.
"Dedicated to Sports & Civic Betterment"

In general, the TAC places a high priority on programs that benefit the youth of our community. The TAC does however; consider supporting athletic/recreational programs for adults including the elderly as well as athletic/recreational programs benefiting people with physical or mental disabilities or other special needs.

The TAC makes grants to private, nonprofit organizations that have received their 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS. In special circumstances proposals from other organizations & individuals are allowed.

The TAC generally does not make grants to:

General operating budgets or annual campaigns
Conferences & Seminars
Individual students or student groups raising money for school-related trips & select teams

Please click on the Grant Application Guidelines-How to Apply link for complete details.

Important: Applicants must attach a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter and a detailed event budget (revenue/expense report) to the application, if applicable to the request. All questions listed below must be answered in full. Applications lacking this information will not receive grant consideration.

Organization's name:

Person Filling out Application:

Title:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Daytime phone:

Fax:

Email Address:
Does the organization have 501 �(3) status (tax exempt)? Yes No Please attach your IRS Determination Letter to your application.

EVENT HISTORY

Official event name:

Briefly describe the event (type of sport, project, activity etc; Who event will cater to i.e. male, female, co-ed etc.).

Scope of event (check one):
Local State Regional National Internatl.

Has this event ever been held in Pierce County? Yes No
If yes, when, where etc.

Has applicant ever requested and received funds from the TAC for this event in the past? Yes No

If yes, when and how much was granted?

EVENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Please attach a detailed budget (revenue and expense report) to your application.

Event's total estimated revenues (all sources):	$
Event's total estimated expenses:	$
Net profit/loss:	$

If a profit is generated, what will funds be used for?

Please list other sources of financial support (sponsorships etc) being pursued:
Source:

1.	Committed: Yes No	Amount: $
1.	Committed: Yes No	Amount: $
1.	Committed: Yes No	Amount: $

VENUE INFORMATION

Proposed local venue(s):
Location:
Proposed date(s):

ECONOMIC IMPACT

How many athletes will the event attract from within Pierce County?
How many athletes will the event attract from outside Pierce County?
How many spectators will the event attract from within Pierce County?
How many spectators will the event attract from outside Pierce County?

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION

Describe advertising and promotional efforts to publicize event, project, or activity.

SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION

If approved, describe how the T.A.C. will be recognized i.e. complimentary program ads, logo on flyers, logo on t-shirts, signage, etc. Please be specific with estimates i.e. logo on 500 t-shirts etc.

GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED

Specify for what purpose these grant funds will be used:

Please use the following space to provide any additional information that should be taken into consideration in reviewing your grant request:

Applicant's Signature:

Applicant's Title:

Date:

Please note: Grant requests are reviewed between the 1st and 15th of each month by the Fiscal Committee, presented to the membership between the 16th and 31st of each month and then discussed and voted at the monthly business meeting which typically occurs on the first Thursday of the month from October-June. Please take that fact into account when considering the timing of your request. In some circumstances you may be asked to attend a business meeting to respond to any inquiries by the Board of Directors. A post-event summary and financial report of all grant recipients within 30 days after the event is required. Failure to do so may jeopardize future consideration.

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