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JOHNSON COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT (JCRD)
Purpose: Support programs to increase community participation in a variety of recreational endeavors
Which are available to the public.
GRANT POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Grants will not be considered for academic programs. All projects must be recreational in nature.
All activities/programs are to be available to the public, as appropriate for children or adults, and are to be advertised
appropriately.
Private and public agencies may be funded once per twelve-month per month period unless determined otherwise by
the Johnson County Recreation Board.
Non-district organizations are defined as those with federal tax identification numbers. Non-district organizations will
be required to include their federal tax identification number to qualify for funding.
Equipment necessary to initiate or enhance a program will be considered. Applications must justify expenditures for
equipment.
Final reports are required for all completed projects. Final reports are required to maintain eligibility for future funding.
If a project has not been completed by the end of the funding cycle, which is June 30th of the following year, a status
report is to be submitted; however, the Board expects that funds will be used within the funding period for which they
were granted.
Expenses for travel will be paid under the following circumstances:
Travel expenses will be limited to event registration, transportation, lodging and meals.
Travel expenses will be allowed for a limited number of chaperones as approved through the grant application
process. Chaperones should be justified within the application and must be at least 21 years old.
The JCRD Board recommends that a wage of not more than $20 per hour is an appropriate amount to be paid for
projects supported by JCRD funding.
Successful grant applicants must submit request by December of each year. If funds are not requested by this date,
the grant funds will be returned to the grant pool.
Grants submitted that improve property of the City of Buffalo or Johnson County School District #1 shall show how
project shall be sustained.
All projects shall be branded and proof submitted with the final report.
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NOTICE TO NON-PUBLIC ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR JCRD FUNDS
The application for JCRD funds requires that you identify the tax status of your organization and
provide a tax identification number or social security number. The number is for reporting by the JCRD for IRS
income tax purposes.
You should be advised that if your organization is not a non-profit organization with tax exempt status
approved by the Internal Revenue Service there may be income tax consequences to your receipt of the JCRD
funds. A Wyoming non-profit corporation is not tax exempt for IRS income tax purposes unless the
corporation’s exempt status has been approved by the IRS.
You should consult with a CPA/accountant or an attorney to determine your tax/legal status.