RFF Tally – West Shore Aware

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Organization information
Organization Name	Community Pride MI
Please tell us the amount of funding you are requesting Aware to raise for your organization from the Aware annual fundraising event.	$10,000, please.
If your organization received Aware funding in the previous years, how many clients were serviced and/or how many services were provided with those funds. If you receive Aware funding this current year, how many clients will be serviced and/or how many services will be provided with these funds?	We have never applied for West Shore Aware funding. We expect to bring 3000 people to the community for the events June 1-4, 2023.
Please provide a listing of the Officers and Board members of your organization.	Elizabeth Engel, President. James Bailey, Vice President Neal Seabert, Secretary Greg Harvath, Treasurer Randy Walker, Member
Your Contact Information	Elizabeth Engel
Phone	616-836-7171
Email	Email hidden; Javascript is required.
Scoring Criteria
1. Description of the Organization (maximum 5 points, please limit to ½ pages)	Community Pride, MI promotes unity, inclusion, and awareness of gender and racial diversity and aims to create a sense of community and safe spaces for all individuals. We envision a world in which all people live safely and openly as their whole selves in the communities that they call home. The work of Community Pride, MI is grounded in social justice philanthropy. We are committed to: Supporting community leaders and organizations that work to eliminate long-standing barriers to equal access, opportunities and resources for all people. Expanding and deepening the level of engagement among all people including people who are economically, racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised; and Harnessing our fundraising and advocacy efforts to address the causes of discrimination impacting all people. We are guided by these Values: Courage We understand that social change requires us to stand up for our beliefs, even in the face of adversity. Hope We believe that transformation is always possible given the right mix of resources, trust, good strategy, and community organizing. Perseverance We understand that advancing inequality is complex, time-consuming, and not always linear. Innovation We believe that new ideas, space for creativity, and risk taking can lead to positive change. Collaboration We believe that meaningful partnerships are essential to creating a world where we can all live to our fullest potential. Inclusivity We strive for participation at all levels, embrace our differences, and challenge ourselves to end prejudice and oppression. Transparency We are committed to be open, accurate, and timely with our financial reports and responses to requests for information.
2. Funding Request (maximum 35 points, total, please limit to 1 page)	We would like funding for our annual PRIDE event scheduled June 1-4. We are providing an immersive experience that will appeal to people from 21 to 81 in every economic bracket. We are creating a shoulder season event that will draw tourists into our area, during a generally slower time of year. This event will draw surrounding area residents as well as out of state people to our area. We are selecting a variety of entertainment options both fun, and educational . We encourage all people, to attend. Schedule of Events Drag Bowling At Alley's Great American Diner and Bowling. A team bowling event featuring 8 lanes with 5 people on each team and trophies awarded. Drag if you'd like but not required. All are welcome! Whether you join the party and cheer on the bowlers, reserve your lane for your business or friends or leave your name as an extra fill in participant. Must be 21 to participate. Banning Books and its impact on the LGBTQIA community Join us at the Saugatuck Douglas District Library to hear area librarians speak about current events pertaining to book banning, the struggles they face along with the impact book banning is having on the LGBTQIA Community Care-A-Van, a colorful car parade with decorated motorized vehicles and antique cars traveling through Saugatuck and Douglas. Line up begins at 10:30 AM at the Saugatuck High School parking lot at 401 Elizabeth Street and ends at Beery Field, 8 Center St, Douglas where the main event, Pride in the Park Festival will commence. Pride in the Park, Douglas, MI Following the Care-A-Van parade, annual pride festival featuring opening act NIAH Band followed by National act headliner, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. DJ will be there to keep the music and fun going. Food provided by Chris Steel from Stack BBQ. Beverages include: soft drinks, beer, and mixed drinks. Concert At Beery Field with band Random Play, Food, Beverages, Dancing, Fun, Closing Ceremonies 2023 Oktoberfest October 14 and 15 2023
3. Funding Justification (maximum 40 points, please limit to 1 page)	West Shore Aware will fund a portion of the project as the budget for the 4 day PRIDE event is $85,000. We have made a concerted effort to raise sufficient funds to offset the production costs, to provide events that are free or nominal cost to attend, thus not excluding anyone, based on their financial status. All are welcome! We have received significant sponsorship donations from organizations such as Saugatuck Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau, Douglas Downtown Development Authority, Biggby Coffee, Huntington Bank, Century 21 Affiliated, Beachway Resort, Bayside Inn to name a few and also various retail businesses and numerous philanthropic individuals. Percentages: Tourism/DDA Organizations 25%, Businesses 35% Private donations 40%. We are still fundraising and appreciate all amounts. If Aware does not fund in advance of the 2023 PRIDE event then we will use the Aware funds for our Oktoberfest 2023 and any carryover will be applied to the 2024 PRIDE events.
4. Summary	These events offer an opportunity for all people of all ages to see a national act, enjoy fun and educational activities all while being themselves in a safe environment. With your donation, we will be able to provide events that are free or at a nominal cost to attend, thus not excluding anyone, based on their financial status. Additionally, we are creating a shoulder season event that will draw tourists into our area, during a generally slower time of year promoting and extending the business opportunity. This event will draw surrounding area residents as well as out of state people to our area.
Application Agreement	This is an application, otherwise known as a Request for Funding (RFF), from West Shore Aware. This RFF is a request from your organization to Aware, for Aware to host a Fundraising Event for your organization. By completing this RFF, your organization is requesting to be considered by Aware’s membership for an Aware fundraising event to be held during the summer of this year, also known as the White Party. If your organization is chosen for a fundraising event by the Aware membership, your organization will agree to the following terms and conditions for the said fundraising event. 1. Aware will be given and provided full credit for the fundraising event in all of you organization’s publicity and advertising for said event, to include but not limited to event posters, newspaper advertising, handouts, radio and television advertising for the event, and organizational announcements concerning the event. 2. Your organization will only use the funds raised by Aware from said event for the purpose described in the RFF submitted to Aware. 3. Your organization understands that West Shore Aware is a philanthropic organization of LBGTQ+ individuals and their supporters, and that the funds your organization receives from Aware will be coming from the West Michigan lakeshore community. 4. The funds received from Aware as a result of the fundraising event will be net, after expenses for said fundraising event are paid. 5. Aware may use the name of your organization in its own advertising and publicity as a recipient of funds.. 6. Your organization will supply Aware with written approval to hold, or be part of a fundraising event held by Aware. 7. West Shore Aware reserves the right to audit any organization that receives funding to determine whether the funds were used as described in its RFF. 8. Your organization will allow West Shore Aware to use you organization’s name on the West Shore Aware website. In addition, if your organization has a website, you will link that website to the West Shore Aware website and allow West Shore Aware to link to your organization’s site. West Shore Aware’s web site link must remain on your web site for a full year from the date of the monetary disbursement. Failure to do so will disqualify you from requesting future funding. Once you have completed the RFF and agreed to the aforementioned, please submit it. Please sign this document below, indicating acceptance of the aforementioned terms and conditions. By signing the document, you acknowledge your organization is a registered 501(C) 3 Charitable organization.
Signature
Date	05/10/2023
Ready to Submit	Yes