Grants
The Torch Foundation supports the Torch life-long learning mission through grants awarded to the International Association of Torch Clubs, Inc. (IATC) itself and its local member clubs and regions. Recent grants have been for member recruitment and retention projects at existing clubs, new club development, subsidizing publication of Torch Magazine articles, and support of tours and other educational activities at the IATC annual conventions. The Foundation also supports special programs, such as the Annual Paxton Award for the author of a Torch Magazine outstanding article.
2023 Convention Grants
This year the Foundation is very pleased to offer a total of $1,500, divided into four individual awards, to local Torch clubs to encourage club participation in and assist their representation at the 2023 IATC Convention in Baltimore June 22-25. A grant of $375, covering the convention’s “early bird” registration fee, will be awarded to each of the four Torch clubs. Preference will be made to applicant clubs that haven’t been represented at one of the preceding five conventions. Recognizing the leadership development opportunities available at the IATC conventions, the Foundation also gives special consideration to applicant clubs that will use the grants to assist official delegates and/or officer attendees.
The 2023 Convention Grant Application, with grant rules, is now available. Applications must be received by May 10, 2023. Email your club’s application to Torch Foundation President Pat Shutterly, at torchfoundation1979@gmail.com, including the words CONVENTION GRANT APPL in the subject line. If you have questions, you may call her at 804-360-3424.
Other Types of Grants
As noted above, the Foundation makes grants for many purposes, all for the betterment of Torch. These grant requests are considered solely on merit. Special consideration is given to projects for educational purposes and ones aimed at increasing the number of Torch and Foundation members.
Trustees have no fixed number of requests to fill, and they could give available funds to one project, divide it among several projects, or award no grants during a year. Grant applicants should keep dollar requests reasonable when planning a project for funding; also, note that on approved applications, post-grant reporting to the Foundation on use of funds may be requested. In compliance with IRS rules, administrative costs may not be funded.
An official Torch Foundation Grant Application should be filled out completely. Fill it out completely. The form may be augmented by supplementary material if the applicant desires. As above, email the application to Foundation President Pat Shutterly at torchfoundation1979@gmail.com. And you may contact Pat at 804-360-3424 with questions.
As noted above, the Foundation makes grants for many purposes, all for the betterment of Torch. These grant requests are considered solely on merit. Special consideration is given to projects for educational purposes and ones aimed at increasing the number of Torch and Foundation members.
Trustees have no fixed number of requests to fill, and they could give available funds to one project, divide it among several projects, or award no grants during a year. Grant applicants should keep dollar requests reasonable when planning a project for funding; also, note that on approved applications, post-grant reporting to the Foundation on use of funds may be requested. In compliance with IRS rules, administrative costs may not be funded.
An official Torch Foundation Grant Application should be filled out completely. Fill it out completely. The form may be augmented by supplementary material if the applicant desires. As above, email the application to Foundation President Pat Shutterly at torchfoundation1979@gmail.com. And you may contact Pat at 804-360-3424 with questions.