Blog Events Join Us Grants & Programs Latest Posts2020 Dare to Dream Application Now AvailableNovember 1, 2019Your Name * Address * Main Phone * Alternate Phone # Your Email * Personal Narrative: Please tell us about yourself. This may include marital status, number of children, where you are in your life with your goals and dreams, anything you think might be pertinent to your grant application. * Describe the project, classes or activity for which funding is requested. Include specific information on the nature of the activity/class, where the activity/class will be taking place, a timeline of the activity or class, and other pertinent information (Is this a first time project for you or a continuing experience? Who else will be involved? etc.) If you are starting a business, go to www.lfsbdc.org/resources/start-your-business and submit a business plan following the outline given with specific details about expected costs. * Describe the value of this activity/education or business to you: What are your personal goals in being involved with this activity/education/project/business? How will this improve your life * Specify your financial need for this grant: What is the total estimated cost of the activity? What is the total estimated income from other sources for the project? * Project grant amount requested from the FRWRC: (not to exceed $1,000) * What is your family income range? (Indicate one) * $0-10,000$11-20,000$21-30,000$31-50,0000over $50,000 Where did you hear about our grant? * LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED: Include a letter of recommendation from a trusted source other than a member of your family. (This can be emailed to wrc@frwrc.org or uploaded here.) * Letter of Recommendation is - *AttachedEmailed Your submission of this application is verification that the information is correct to the best of your knowledge. * Check the box as your signature. * Note: Information provided on the application may be utilized for public relations and organizational funding. If this will cause a problem for the applicant, please check here. This will not affect your eligibility. opt out ... Read more...Get your Dream On – 2020October 31, 2019Click link to apply online: Online Application For your convenience, all documents are provided online, click links. Dare to Dream Application - 2020 Dare to Dream Description - 2020 Dare to Dream Flyer - 2020 DARE TO DREAM RECIPIENTS TO DATE - 2019 The 2020 Dare to Dream Grant campaign begins Thursday, November 1, 2019 and runs through Friday, January 17, 2020. Applications are available at Samuels Public Library and at the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center Office (27 Cloud Street, Front Royal, VA). Please mail your application to FRWRC, PO Box 1748, Front Royal, VA 22630. You can also apply using the Online Application. If you have a dream or know someone in your life who has a dream and needs a financial boost to make it happen, this is your opportunity. Grants run up to $1,000. Dare To Dream Enrichment Grant Description Presented by the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS These annual grants provide women with an opportunity to take a bold step forward in their lives or support the momentum if they are already on their way. Past recipients have used their grants to go to school or start a business. They have purchased computers, attended beauty school, created non- profits and attended training programs along with many other projects. ELIGIBILITY Women residing in Warren County and ages 18 years and older are eligible for funding through this grant. Applicants may not be enrolled in high school. APPLICANTS MAY RE-APPLY ANNUALLY INCLUDING PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS. REVIEW CRITERIA Applications will be reviewed on the merit of the project or activity description. Grant review criteria may include but are not limited to the following: prior educational and/or work experience, letters of recommendation from others who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities, additional biographical information, other life and work experiences, volunteer work, financial need. The grant selection committee may also consider the applicant’s motivation, character, ability, or potential. Applicants must complete all sections of the application and submit the Dare to Dream Grant application between November 1, 2020 and January 17, 2020. The grant committee will review the proposal and notify the applicant if funding has been awarded in March 2020. Personal interviews will be conducted for all finalists for the grant as part of the review process. A follow-up evaluation is also part of the grant requirements. The project must be started and the grant money requested by November 30, 2020. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications are accepted from November 1, 2019 to January 17, 2020. Applications are mailed to FRWRC, PO Box 1748, Front Royal, VA 22630; emailed to wrc@frwrc.org.; or submitted online by visiting www.frwrc.org/apply and must be postmarked by 5 PM on Friday, January 17, 2020. Applications are reviewed and the recipients will be announced in March 2020. Grant money will be available as of March 2020. If you need assistance completing the application, contact FRWRC at (540) 636-7007.AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE Eligible applicants may request up to $1,000 through this grant. NOTE: Grant money is not presented directly to the recipient. Payments are mailed directly to the training program, school, or the appropriate vendor. Grant money cannot be used for expenses incurred before March 2020.... Read more...2019 Annual Members Only Meeting & SocialOctober 16, 2019This is a members only event from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by social, fellowship time with refreshments until 7:30 PM. Come hear a summary of FRWRC activities and efforts in 2019, vote for new Board Members and and discuss future plans for 2020! Join us for for both Meeting & Social, or feel free to attend either. We hope you will join us! RSVP - not necessary; however, it will help us plan for refreshments. Email - wrc@frwrc.org or call the office 540-636-7007... Read more...Thank YouOctober 16, 2019The 2019 Yard Sale was very successful, and due to good weather, dedicated volunteers, and a large amount of donations, we raised $1,450. Thanks to everyone who donated items, tables and time. Once again Weichert Realtors provided us with a wonderful venue and were very supportive by allowing us to store donations in their offices and using their parking lot for the sale. Unsold items were donated to Goodwill, Blue Ridge Hospice, Blue Ridge Housing agency, and Samuels Library. Special thanks for help at the end of the sale to the Bement family, Debbie and Joe Romero, Jen Avery, and Pam and David Price.... Read more...
