Of course everyone loves free money! Especially when the economy is so bad right now, we should all take up any offer that we can get our hands onto. Luckily for us, we have the Tomorrow Fund, which are grants that are given out every year exclusively for CKI clubs! With the help of the Kiwanis International Foundation, clubs can receive funding aid ranging from US $200 to $2,000 for service projects.
Applications have always been accepted till July 15th and awarded in August at International Convention. However, the International Board has decided to change this deadline. Now applications are due December 1st of each year. Thus this year, all applications are due on December 1, 2009.
Why are we changing the deadline, you may ask. Well, the Kiwanis Office every year has to rush through all these applications along with Key Club’s to ensure that everything is ready for International Convention. Relieving some of the stress, this new deadline will give more time for the Service Committee to thoroughly assess each application. Additionally, this gives many new club officers a chance to apply for the grant after commencing their new terms. Overall, this change will benefit both the Kiwanis Office AND individual CKI clubs.
So definitely use the extension to start brainstorming some great service project ideas and work together with your clubs to plan them out. Just remember, don’t forget the new deadline. You don’t want to miss your chance to win free money.
Written: Melissa Kong
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