All applicants must complete the attached application. Submit one (1) complete
set of the application and supporting documentation outlined under GUIDELINES below
on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Please, no bound sets; staples only. Ensure
that the application is signed certifying the authenticity of all statements (see
item #18 on the application).
In addition, submit six (6) sets to include the application and financial
documentation (audit, budgets and IRS Form 990) only.
Mail to:
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Charitable Service Trust
3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076
All applications should present, in a clear and concise manner, a detailed description
of the project for which funds are requested. In addition to the completed application,
include the following:
- Current listing of Board of Directors;
- Program Budget;
- Annual Operating Budget;
- Audited financial statements and opinion of certified public accountant in accordance
with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Government Accounting
Standards (GAS) for the fiscal year ended September 2008 or later;
- Form 990 filed with the Internal Revenue Service for the fiscal year ended September
2008 or later;
- Letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service verifying not-for-profit,
tax exempt status;
- Articles of Incorporation and Constitution & Bylaws, if applicable;
- Contracts or agreements with promoters or professional fund raisers, if applicable.
Upon review, additional information may be requested to substantiate the funding
request.
Various factors are considered in determining the grant recipients and amount of
the grant including but not limited to:
- Purpose of funds requested. Does the project provide
direct assistance, maintenance, care, support and rehabilitation
for a significant number of disabled veterans? What problems, needs or issues pertinent
to disabled veterans are addressed?
- Financial information. Are the project budget and organizational
operating costs reasonable and justified? What percentage of total expenses is expended
for program services? What percentage for administration and management, fundraising?
- Number of veterans who will benefit. How many veterans
will benefit from funding and in what geographical area?
- Prior history of funding from DAV and grants from other Foundations
and entities. How many grants has the DAV provided and what is the
total amount provided by DAV to support the project? Is there an ongoing plan to
sustain the program/project in the future? Has funding been solicited from additional
sources?
- Recognition opportunities afforded the Trust for the grant, if approved.
- Availability of funds for distribution.
The grant must be expended solely for the purpose/project as approved by the Trust’s
board of directors.
The Grantee agrees to provide performance reports as specified in the Grant Agreement.
No part of the funds awarded may be designated for indirect costs, including management
or administrative fees.
Funds cannot be re-granted without the express permission of the DAV Charitable
Service Trust and in no case to organizations or for projects outside the United
States of America.
A grant recipient must certify that it is not on any federal terrorism “watch lists,”
and does not, will not and has not knowingly provided financial, technical, in-kind
or other material support or resources to any individual or entity that is a terrorist
or terrorist organization, or that supports or funds terrorism.
For additional information please contact the Trust’s Administrative Office at Disabled
American Veterans National Headquarters; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time),
Monday through Friday.
DAV Charitable Service Trust
3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
877-426-2838, ext. 3309 - Telephone (toll free)
859-442-2088 - Fax
cst@dav.org
- E-mail
www.cst.dav.org
