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SPOOM Grants Available

SPOOM is accepting grant applications once again,

for mill related projects that are supported by a non-profit organization and, that are open to the public, or from individuals doing research into mills and milling operations which would also be of benefit to SPOOM members and the general public. Grants will be considered for specific requests such as interpretive signs, small repair jobs, brochures, publications, landscaping, materials purchase and research. Grants will also be considered for those needing funds to match other local, state or federal grant programs.

Application Guidelines

 Send a written request to the vice president of SPOOM, Ivan Lufriu, on a letterhead showing the name of the non-profit organization and, if applicable, a copy of your IRS determination letter giving you “501 C3” status. Provide name, address, and telephone number of principal contact.

 Give full description of how the grant would be used, amount of money needed, cost estimates provided by a contractor, and estimated completion date. You must provide “before” photographs of the project with your application, if photographs are applicable.

3. If the grant is for a particular mill, give a description of the mill and its power source, a statement of ownership and precise location (state, county, nearest community, road name). If water-powered, give creek/river name. State if on National Register of Historic Places.

SPOOM grants are intended to be 50-50 matching grants. Recipients are required to show dated proof of payment for completed services and photographs (or a copy of written material) after which SPOOM will reimburse the recipient 50%, of agreed upon expenses.

To be considered for 2011, all grant requests must be received by the vice president no later than September 1, 2011. At that time, all requests will be considered collectively. Awards will be announced at the annual convention in September. Please type your application. Grant recipients must be SPOOM members in good standing.

Send applications to:

Ivan Lufriu

458 Mud College Rd., Littletown, PA 17340

717 359-4363

Ivamar@netzero.net