| The Lloyd E. Russell Foundation |
Grant Program:
April 1, 2010
The Foundation Grant Program for 2010 is now
closed. No requests will be considered until
further notice. Please do not submit requests as
they will be discarded
March 7, 2010
Grant program for this year will close
by March 31, 2010.
Any applications will need to be received by then. We are
going to provide limited scholarships for specific events,
otherwise the limit has been reached.
Please Read ALL of the FAQ before applying for a grant!!!
The Lloyd E. Russell Foundation, a tax exempt, 501 (c)(3)
corporation, was established by Mr. Russell to promote
unity, visibility and self esteem within the gay, bi, lesbian,
transgendered, questioning (GBLTQ) and leather
communities and to promote a positive image in the
Atlanta area and throughout the Southeastern United
States through community activities and services
The Foundation provides members of the GBLTQ and
leather community with assistance for activities and
programs which enhance mental and physical health,
provide social support and foster an awareness of the past
and current contributions of the GBLTQ/leather
community.
What will the grants cover?
Attendance at an event, class, or program geared to the
community. These funds may be utilized to cover
registration, transportation and or lodging for the
duration of the event.
The establishment of an organization for the education of
the above mentioned community. This may cover start up
costs, postage, printing and other costs as deemed
appropriate by the committee.
The funding or partial funding of an event geared toward
the education of the GBLTQ/Leather community.
Donations to agencies involved in health care, wellness
and social needs of the GBLTQ/leather Community which
provide accurate, current information to the GBLT/leather
community regarding safety, wellness, equality, AIDS
awareness, and historical materials.
One time assistance with emergency needs of individuals
within the community. This may cover emergency food
donations, housing, utility bill payments, car repairs of an
emergency nature.
How many grants are available?
Each calendar year, a total of fifty grants will be available.
When all grants for the calendar year have been
distributed, applicants will be notified and invited to apply
the next calendar year.
How much money is available for each grant?
Applicants for grants may request funding as follows:
a) Individuals may request amounts up to a maximum of
$500.00 for attendance at educational programs
b) Organizations may request amounts up to a
maximum of $1,000.00 for educational programs
establishment of organizations/programs or development
of internet resource sites.
c) Agencies may request amounts up to a maximum of
$1000 for programs/services relating to health care,
wellness and social needs of the GBLTQ/leather
Community.
d) Individuals requesting one time emergency assistance
may request amounts up to $500.00.
How Do I apply for a grant?
Individuals requesting one time emergency assistance
may submit a completed application One Time
Emergency Assistance Grant Application via E-mail to
lerfoundation@gmail.com
For individuals, agencies and organizations, an
application form must be completed Grant Application,
legibly, either hand written in blue or blue black ink or
typed for each request.
Applications MUST be submitted by MAIL to:
Lloyd E. Russell Foundation
P.O. Box 450746
Atlanta, GA 31145-0746
Applications MUST be submitted by mail. Any applications
submitted via E-mail will be returned to sender.
Applications submitted for attendance at or
establishment of an educational event must be received
eight weeks in advance of the event. These will be
reviewed and recipients notified within ten business days
of receipt of application.
What are the limitations?
Educational grants and grants to agencies/organizations
are limited to one per person/organization every two
calendar years. No one individual/organization will be
able to receive more than three grants in any ten year
period.
What if my application is denied?
Educational grant applications and agency/organization
applications which have been denied may be resubmitted
with additional justification up to four weeks before
events/programs for individuals or providing
organizations.
What if there is inaccurate information on my application?
If questions or discrepancies are noted during the
application process, the Foundation will take reasonable
steps to resolve the issues prior to denial of the
application. In the event that falsification of information
on any level is noted, the application will be denied.
Falsification of information will preclude the
individual/organization from any future funding.
When can grants be requested?
One Time Emergency Assistance Grant Application
(printer friendly word doc will be restored when grant
funding reopens)
Individuals requesting one time emergency assistance
may request funds at any time.
Grant Application
(printer friendly word doc will be restored when grant
funding reopens)
Agencies may request funds at the beginning of any
calendar quarter. (January, April, July, September)
Applications submitted for attendance at or
establishment of an educational event must be received
eight weeks in advance of the event.
April 1, 2010
The Foundation Grant Program for 2010 is now
closed. No requests will be considered until
further notice. Please do not submit requests as
they will be discarded
March 7, 2010
Grant program for this year will close
by March 31, 2010.
Any applications will need to be received by then. We are
going to provide limited scholarships for specific events,
otherwise the limit has been reached.
Please Read ALL of the FAQ before applying for a grant!!!
The Lloyd E. Russell Foundation, a tax exempt, 501 (c)(3)
corporation, was established by Mr. Russell to promote
unity, visibility and self esteem within the gay, bi, lesbian,
transgendered, questioning (GBLTQ) and leather
communities and to promote a positive image in the
Atlanta area and throughout the Southeastern United
States through community activities and services
The Foundation provides members of the GBLTQ and
leather community with assistance for activities and
programs which enhance mental and physical health,
provide social support and foster an awareness of the past
and current contributions of the GBLTQ/leather
community.
What will the grants cover?
Attendance at an event, class, or program geared to the
community. These funds may be utilized to cover
registration, transportation and or lodging for the
duration of the event.
The establishment of an organization for the education of
the above mentioned community. This may cover start up
costs, postage, printing and other costs as deemed
appropriate by the committee.
The funding or partial funding of an event geared toward
the education of the GBLTQ/Leather community.
Donations to agencies involved in health care, wellness
and social needs of the GBLTQ/leather Community which
provide accurate, current information to the GBLT/leather
community regarding safety, wellness, equality, AIDS
awareness, and historical materials.
One time assistance with emergency needs of individuals
within the community. This may cover emergency food
donations, housing, utility bill payments, car repairs of an
emergency nature.
How many grants are available?
Each calendar year, a total of fifty grants will be available.
When all grants for the calendar year have been
distributed, applicants will be notified and invited to apply
the next calendar year.
How much money is available for each grant?
Applicants for grants may request funding as follows:
a) Individuals may request amounts up to a maximum of
$500.00 for attendance at educational programs
b) Organizations may request amounts up to a
maximum of $1,000.00 for educational programs
establishment of organizations/programs or development
of internet resource sites.
c) Agencies may request amounts up to a maximum of
$1000 for programs/services relating to health care,
wellness and social needs of the GBLTQ/leather
Community.
d) Individuals requesting one time emergency assistance
may request amounts up to $500.00.
How Do I apply for a grant?
Individuals requesting one time emergency assistance
may submit a completed application One Time
Emergency Assistance Grant Application via E-mail to
lerfoundation@gmail.com
For individuals, agencies and organizations, an
application form must be completed Grant Application,
legibly, either hand written in blue or blue black ink or
typed for each request.
Applications MUST be submitted by MAIL to:
Lloyd E. Russell Foundation
P.O. Box 450746
Atlanta, GA 31145-0746
Applications MUST be submitted by mail. Any applications
submitted via E-mail will be returned to sender.
Applications submitted for attendance at or
establishment of an educational event must be received
eight weeks in advance of the event. These will be
reviewed and recipients notified within ten business days
of receipt of application.
What are the limitations?
Educational grants and grants to agencies/organizations
are limited to one per person/organization every two
calendar years. No one individual/organization will be
able to receive more than three grants in any ten year
period.
What if my application is denied?
Educational grant applications and agency/organization
applications which have been denied may be resubmitted
with additional justification up to four weeks before
events/programs for individuals or providing
organizations.
What if there is inaccurate information on my application?
If questions or discrepancies are noted during the
application process, the Foundation will take reasonable
steps to resolve the issues prior to denial of the
application. In the event that falsification of information
on any level is noted, the application will be denied.
Falsification of information will preclude the
individual/organization from any future funding.
When can grants be requested?
One Time Emergency Assistance Grant Application
(printer friendly word doc will be restored when grant
funding reopens)
Individuals requesting one time emergency assistance
may request funds at any time.
Grant Application
(printer friendly word doc will be restored when grant
funding reopens)
Agencies may request funds at the beginning of any
calendar quarter. (January, April, July, September)
Applications submitted for attendance at or
establishment of an educational event must be received
eight weeks in advance of the event.
