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Community Giving
CVPS is pleased to continue its tradition of contributing to the communities it serves throughout Vermont through the Community Giving Program. The Community Giving Program provides financial assistance in grants up to $1,000 to non-profit organizations in Vermont in which one or more CVPS employees are actively involved.
Use the links below to view the 2008 Community Giving Guidelines, which explain the requirements and process for applying for a Community Giving Grant and to view The Community Giving Application which can be completed online or in hard copy and must be submitted to be considered for a Community Giving Grant.
2008 Community Giving Guidelines (link to application below)
For more than 75 years, CVPS has provided essential electric service to nearly
three quarters of Vermont. Throughout that time, our company has established a
longstanding record of commitment to the communities and customers we serve.
CVPS employees are champions in this effort, serving as dedicated and active
volunteers seeking to improve the areas in which they live and work. This
commitment is rooted in the time-honored belief that the success of our company
is in many ways dependent upon the health and prosperity of our customers and
the cities and towns we serve.
We demonstrate our support through financial, in-kind and volunteer
contributions to non-profit and community organizations throughout Vermont.
Meanwhile, the number of requests we receive grows each year, although the
amount of funds available is limited, due to the current financial challenges facing
the company. The CVPS Community Giving Guidelines provide a means to
consider requests and make informed and thoughtful decisions about which of
them are most closely aligned with employees’ interests and corporate priorities.
Restrictions
As a company, CVPS generally does not provide:
- Sponsorships to individuals (employees or non-employees).
- Contributions to political candidates, or political parties.
- Contributions to service or fraternal organizations.
- Contributions to employees’ colleges and universities.
- Contributions to religious organizations, except for those related to
parochial school activities (sports, music, drama, etc.).
- Contributions to organizations that have already received a CVPS grant
within the calendar year or in the prior calendar year.
- Contributions to support operating budgets.
- Contributions that will be used to support benefit golf tournaments and
special event dinners.
Requirements
Requirements
- All organizations receiving funding must have an employee sponsor. This
person may be either an employee of CVPS and must be actively involved
in the organization.
Examples of employees being “actively involved” include, but are not
limited to:
1. Participation at the board/officer level.
2. Participation in regular volunteer activities of the organization.
3. Planning or organizing events for the organization.
- Organizations receiving funding must be designated non-profit
organizations. Proof of non-profit status must be provided, if requested.
- Organizations must request a specific amount of funds and state the
intended use of the grant.
- Organizations receiving funding must use their grants to benefit
Vermonters.
Priority Considerations
- Priority will be given to Vermont-based organizations operating within
CVPS’s service territory.
- Priority will be given to requests in the following categories:
1. The Environment
2. Community & Economic Development
3. Health, Wellness & Safety
4. Children & Youth Development
- Priority will be given to organizations that provide opportunities for public
acknowledgement of CVPS’s contribution or enhance the company’s
image in a meaningful way.
- Priority will be given to organizations that request challenge grant funding.
Challenge grant funds are used to leverage other fundraising opportunities
for the organization by matching additional contributions (such as dollar-for-dollar) or meeting a specified fundraising goal through additional
contributions.
1. Organizations must complete and submit a CVPS Community Giving
Application Form, either on-line or in hard copy.
2. The application must be accompanied by evidence from the CVPS employee
sponsor that describes the nature of their involvement in the organization.
3. Requests for Community Giving Grants should be submitted to: Central
Vermont Public Service, Community Giving Grants c/o Andi Bove, 77 Grove
Street, Rutland, Vt. 05701.
Grant Deadlines & Follow-up Communications
Community Giving Grants are awarded quarterly. Deadlines are March 31, 2008,
June 30, 2008, Sept. 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Funding for grants will
be determined by the number of applicants, the type of requests received, and
the amount of funds available. Grants will generally be awarded within two weeks
of the quarterly deadlines.
CVPS will notify employee sponsors and organizations about grant approvals
and rejections. A notification letter and check will be sent directly to the
organization for those that are approved.
Unfortunately, CVPS is not able to provide funding for every request that meets
its requirements and priorities. Those who qualify for a grant, but are rejected
during a particular grant cycle, are welcome to apply at another time.
Community Connection Grants/Community Advertising
CVPS has limited funds available to fulfill requests for community advertising
from non-profit and community organizations that fall outside of the guidelines.
Such advertising is commonly used to support community events and activities
such as school yearbooks, arts performances, sporting events, etc. These
requests are reviewed as they are received and funding granted accordingly.
Requests for Community Advertising should be directed to: Central Vermont
Public Service, Community Advertising, c/o Wanda McGann, 77 Grove Street,
Rutland, Vt. 05701.
2008 Community Giving Application Online
Download the 2008 Community Giving Application
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