2020 Sheehan Communications Matching Grant

Making professional marketing and Communications
services available to everyone
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GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2020

How does it work?

To help organizations and brands that are struggling to find unrestricted income to invest in marketing and branding needs, Sheehan Communications is offering our professional marketing, communications, and events services at HALF THE COST. Matching grants require a partial funding commitment of 50% of the total cost of services, so that you can make your visibility goals a reality. *For more information on how the matching grants works please see the FAQ section below.

What services are offered with the matching grant?

Matching grants can be awarded for any project that encompasses the scope of work included within “What We Do”. Examples include annual reports, social media strategy, marketing campaign concept and design, website updates, fundraising event planning, small promotional videos etc.

How to apply?

The 2020 Sheehan Communications Matching Grant will be awarded to two organizations this grant cycle (Jan - June). The deadline to submit applications is February 14, 2020 and recipients will be announced on or before February 21, 2020. Applicants must be able to begin their projects within two to three weeks of being selected. To apply simply fill out the application form below and click the “Apply” button.

2020 Sheehan Communications Grant Application

Date

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Organization or Company Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Contact Person/Title

First Name

Last Name

Phone

(###)

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Website

http://

What type of entity is your organization (i.e. 501c3, social enterprise, for-profit)?

Briefly describe your organization or brand. What is your mission, what do you do, who do you serve, how do you do it?

List your organization or company's specific project needs (i.e. annual report, social media strategy, campaign concept and design, website update, fundraising event planning etc.)

Briefly explain how these services will feed into your overall business goals? Is there a specific branding, communications, or public relations hurdle you are trying to overcome?

Frequently asked questions

If we awarded a matching grant but find out that the cost of 50% of the services is more than we can afford, are we obligated to pursue the project?
No, there is no obligation to pursue the grant. If selected, we will set up an initial consultation call to discuss your needs. A detailed estimate of the total cost of services will follow, at which time you can decide if half of that cost is feasible. If it is not, we can work with you to prioritize your most urgent needs and revise the estimate from there.
Can we secure other funding to cover the cost of the match? What help can you provide with this?
For sure! Leveraging a matching grant is a great way to approach donors and sponsors about contributing to your remaining project costs. We will help provide guidance and documentation in order to approach your donors.
What does the grant not cover?
The matching grant does not cover mode-of-delivery expenses such as printing, postage, hosting, video production, etc.
If I am awarded a grant, will I receive a check for the grant amount?
No. Matching grants provide services at a discounted cost so you will receive the grant amount in the form of services rendered.
What is the time frame or deadline to complete the work by?
Projects are expected to begin within two to three weeks of receiving the award and completed within three to five months. However, this is dependent on the scope of the project so timelines may vary.