(NORWALK, CT October 19) - - The JCK Industry Fund is currently accepting grant applications from individuals, groups or associations whose work results in the betterment of the overall jewelry industry. The JCK Industry Fund awards hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to those entities whose programs and services help the overall industry. The deadline is December 15, 2011.
Now in its 14th year, the JCK Industry Fund was established over 10 years ago by JCK to enhance the image of the jewelry industry and to foster development and research of programs that would benefit the industry. On an annual basis, this fund awards grants to projects that: (1) improve the image of the jewelry industry in the eyes of the consumer, and/or (2) aids jewelry industry organizations in addressing serious problems faced within the industry, and/or (3) assists internal organizations and associations in developing training materials.
“The JCK Industry Fund is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job,” said Dave Bonaparte, Sr. VP JCK Brands. “There are so many groups, associations and individuals who consistently and constantly look for improvement in our industry, and have a real social conscience, and their ideas need funding. Therefore, we encourage all organizations to submit proposals to be considered for these funds.”
Past winners have included Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), The American Gem Society, The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), The Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) and the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA).
In order to be considered, applicants must submit a formal proposal in writing directly to JCK and include all of the following elements: The purpose of the grant; the amount requested; timing for allocation of monies and a plan for its allocation; historical budget data; measurable expected benefits; and an agreement outlining JCK’s right to conduct financial auditing of funds allocated to ensure suitable usage.
All applications will be reviewed and final recipients will be chosen by a Fund advisory committee comprised of representatives from the manufacturing and retail segment, as well as JCK. The recipients will be chosen based upon their synergy with the overall core goals and intentions of the Fund. Winners are notified in early 2012 and a formal announcement listing the winners will be distributed.
To apply for the JCK Industry Fund click here: http://lasvegas.jckonline.com/JCKs-Industry-Fund/
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