
Start date: August 31, 2019
Opening Budget: $500
Bank: One United Bank
(Monies independent of TIFS bank account$)
2019 Sponsorships: 5 (BUDGET: $500)
2 Art ($100 each)
2 Academic ($100 each)
1 Emergency ($100 each)
Every calendar year this will double.
2020 Sponsorships: 10 (BUDGET: $1000)
4 Art ($100 each)
4 Academic ($100 each)
2 Emergency ($100 each)
Emergency Sponsorships are dispersed on the following basis:
An “emergency sponsorship” is given on the financial end of a situation. This includes but is not limited to job loss, family emergencies or any other situation which may compromise a family’s ability to pay for a specific class or academic need.
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Criteria:
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Academic sponsorship:
(Academic testing (i.e.,ACT, SAT), college application fees, books or other fees.)
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Available to HS Sophomores-College Juniors
2.). GPA must be 2.8 and higher. (C+ to B-)
3.) Application must be completed, along with statement of need.
*Statement of need: What is the money needed for?
B. Artistic sponsorship-
(Help for select supplies (i.e. ballet shoes, art supplies)
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Available to middle school/junior high school students.
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Grades will be considered in sponsorship as well. GPA still must be at minimum 2.8 (C+ to B-).
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Application must be completed, along with statement of need.
All questions can be sent to jennharris.admin@theidealfirestarter.com.
Applications will be sent upon request, and statement of need must be completed.
II. Distribution:
Monies will be sent via check or electronic payment
(CashApp, PayPal) within 2-4 weeks of application.
Receipt will be sent to email on file.
III. Funding thoughts/brainstorming
Account will be at One United Bank.
Funding will be through private donations and funds from other TIFS sponsored projects.