Help improve the lives of farm workers in the West.
Check back in the spring for 2008 applications.
RCAC’s FARM WORKER FUND
Award Funding Process for 2007
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Eligible Grantees
All 501(c) 3 and public entity organizations with a mission to serve agricultural workers are eligible to apply for a grant award.
Eligible Award Areas
For 2007, all states in RCAC’s service area are eligible to receive awards. RCAC’s service area includes the 13 states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Eligible Uses of Grant Funds for 2007
- Farm worker empowerment projects for community development
- Health, housing and social service strategies aimed at farm workers
Application Process
- Applications are now closed. Applications were due Friday, September 14, 2007. Applications may either be mailed to RCAC’s corporate office at 3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201, West Sacramento, CA 95691 or faxed to 916/447/2878.
- During the months of September/October 2007, a Review Team reviewed all requests at one time. The Review Team reserves the right to seek further clarification by contacting applicant and/or RCAC staff.
- The review team created an all-inclusive project funding slate. The slate will have a cut-off line ( above get funded, below do not ) –- this will help in the event one of the funded projects drops off, allowing the Review Team to award the next one on the list.
- The Review team decisions are final and are available on the FWF home page.
Selection Criteria
- The project must meet Eligible Grantees and Eligible Award Areas criteria above.
- The project should address eligible uses stated above
- Selection will be based on need, benefit and measurable outcome.
- The project should present publicity opportunities.
Questions?
Please contact any member of RCAC’s Fund Worker Fund Team: Pat Cassidy, Victoire Chochezi, Sylvia Corona, Billie Heath and Kevin McCumber.
