Big Spring JAM XVII Seeks Grant Applications from Local Charitable Organization

Big Spring Jam XVII continues its rich tradition of giving back to the North Alabama region as it seeks to aid local non-profit organizations through charitable contributions. The Southeast's premiere music festival is now accepting applications from qualified charities wishing to receive a one-time supplemental funding grant.

Interested charitable organizations are to provide the information listed below in an electronic or typewritten format. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Applicants are to provide the information requested prior to September 30, 2009. Application submissions can be e-mailed to charity2009@bigspringjam.org or mailed to:

Von Braun Center
Attn: Big Spring Jam Charity
700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801

The charity awardees will be announced after Big Spring Jam XVII.

For more information, please visit http://www.bigspringjam.org/pages/charityApplication.html

Charitable Grant Application Information Needed:

Agency Name
Contact Person and Position
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
E-mail Address of Contact
Is your organization a 501 ( c ) 3 organizations as defined by the Internal Revenue Service?
How long has your organization been in operation?
Describe the mission of your organization.
Describe your top three funding sources.
What is your annual budget?
How many people does your organization serve?
Describe the project for which funds provided by the Big Spring Jam would be?dedicated.
Do you have sources for supplemental funding should Big Spring Jam funds not?cover the entire cost for your project?
What is the total budget for your project? Please provide detailed information.

Huntsville, Alabama's Big Spring Jam is one of the largest music festivals in the Southeastern United States. Since its debut in 1993, Big Spring Jam has donated almost half a million dollars to area charities, health and human services agencies, and arts and entertainment organizations and will continue that tradition this year. For more information, contact the Jam office at 256-533-1953 or visit the web site at www.bigspringjam.org.