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EarthTraces Foundation -
TheEventLine.com Donations,
Contribution, Sponsorship and Event Grants Program
"CIRCLE OF
FRIENDS" GRANTS FOR EVENTS THAT BENEFIT CHURCH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
We understand what using our equipment inventory can mean for an event.
Because we make events happen, we do receive hundreds of requests for
donations each year - far more than a normal business. Unfortunately the
entertainment field is highly competitive and profit margins do not
allow us to donate to everyone. However most qualified requests do
receive matching funding. Donations can only be made to qualified tax
exempt organization for events where
TheEventLine.com, Inc. is the primary
production company. These grants can offset only a portion of costs and
TheEventLine.com cannot be the majority
contributor or appear to own or control the event.
GRANTS ARE
REAL MONEY. IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE FUNDING, THE CONDITIONS AND
PROCEDURES BELOW MUST BE MET. Requests outside these requirements cannot
be granted.
 Grants
and donations are administered through our 501(c)3 partner, the
EarthTraces Foundation. Events that
meet the requirements for building church, family or community may
qualify for matching grants on a 1:2, 1:3 or 1:4 matching basis
depending upon how the Foundation grant committee evaluates a proposal.
Funds are given in the form of Grants and applied to rental costs
of an event. Events with under $750 in rentals are not eligible. Labor,
supplies, delivery, custom items, sub-contracts and other hard costs or
allowances are excluded from the sponsorship calculation.
Funds
may ONLY be given to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, government
agencies, churches and accredited schools that have federal tax exempt
status. Those working on behalf of such organizations, but who are not
actually the organization itself or who are not authorized to use the
organizations tax exempt status are not eligible. Political
organizations or campaigns are not eligible. An organization's 501(c)3
or other tax-exempt status documentation must be provided prior to the
event or the grant is void.
The
sponsored organization is responsible for all costs of delivery, setup,
operation and takedown of the sponsored portion of an event. Such is not
included unless specifically detailed in the event contract.
Grants
are made on a case-by-case basis. Sponsored events must benefit
family, community or church outreach. Private events are generally
excluded from consideration, but depend upon outreach and benefit. There
is no assurance of sponsorship availability or percentage of rental
costs covered, prior to review and grant. Grants for greater than
the maximum levels indicated are not possible.
Grants
ARE NOT "In-Kind" donations, they are cash contributions in your name
and must be acknowledged as such. Grants are not discounts or package
deals and are at the sole discretion of donor. Donor may add to,
deduct from or withdraw completely a grant at any time.
Items
provided all or in part by grant funds have a zero cost basis to
you are not guaranteed or refundable in any form. Such items are
dependant upon availability the day of the event and may be substituted
or removed from the equipment list at donor's discretion. While this
seldom occurs, grants are not binding and can be withdrawn at any time.
If
you are eligible, please CLICK
HERE
and submit the Earthtraces grant request BEFORE receiving a quote.
Grants may or may not be considered after the initial issuing of a quote. If you reduce the scope of your event after
receiving a grant, the grant may be withdrawn entirely or a minimum $1 reduction
in grant will occur for each $2 in reduction scope.
DO
NOT accept a grant if you do not agree with all these terms or if
you are unable to repay the grant should you later not meet the
grant publications as listed HERE. |
