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Cherry Point Spouse Club Assistance Application
https://cherrypointspouseclub.org/Scholarship-&-Assistance
The Cherry Point Spouse Club (CPSC) on MCAS Cherry Point is a service organization composed of spouses of active duty and retired service members stationed on or living near MCAS Cherry Point. CPSC raises charitable funds from proceeds from The Whistle Stop Thrift Store. In the Spring, grants are made available from the pool of these charitable funds to support activities that benefit military members, families, and surrounding communities.
The size of CPSC grants typically vary from $200 - $5,000, with the average grant being $1,000. Projects should be sustainable, reusable, and monies awarded will complete the project. CPSC strongly encourages applications from organizations who will use funds to make an impact on our military community.
Application Criteria
• CPSC will consider grant requests from local organizations that support the community and operate with fiscal accountability and responsibility.
• CPSC supports a wide variety of charitable activities with emphasis in the following areas: activities that benefit military members, families, and surrounding communities.
• CPSC also supports schools and select government programs.
• Organizations must demonstrate a non-discrimination policy regarding staff, employment, governing board and service delivery on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or national origin.
All applications should be clear and concise with straightforward answers. Applicants should demonstrate that the organization:
• Employs effective, proven methods to solve problems or address needs.
• Avoids duplication of service.
• Has clear objectives and a well thought out process to evaluate the program.
• Justifies the resources requested by demonstrating substantial positive benefits to the military community.
• Collaborates with other agencies & groups if appropriate.
Grants will not be made for the following purposes:
Fundraising campaigns, fundraising events, marketing events, consumables/ food, testimonial dinners, re-granting of funds in an organization’s own name, salaries, supporting religious organizations for religious purposes, for general support of operating budgets, or to cover past operating deficits or debt.
Deadline is March 15, 2023. Please send all questions to CPspouseclub.President@gmail.com
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