Community Impact Project Application

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Application Information

Rental store or state association*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Store classification*

Equipment Rental

Event Rental

Both

Applicant Name*

First Last

Applicant Phone*

Applicant Email*

Are you willing to be the liaison between the ARA Foundation, The Toro Company Foundation and the nonprofit organization?*

Yes

For Equipment and Event Rental Companies
The ARA Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation welcome applications submitted directly by equipment and event rental companies interested in coordinating and hosting a Community Impact Project. Projects must be designed so that event and equipment rental equipment from local rental stores plays a central role in completing the work and making the event a success.

Please note: Only equipment and event rental professionals may apply. Individual nonprofits or community organizations are not eligible to submit applications.

Nonprofit Information, Project Requirements & Details

Name and address of the Nonprofit benefitting from this project.*

Mission statement and organizational purpose.*

Relationship With Nonprofit Partner*

Do you or your rental store have an existing relationship with the nonprofit partner?

Yes

If yes, please describe.

Project Description*

Please describe the proposed project and outline how rental equipment will be used. Include specific tasks requiring the equipment and how volunteers will support those tasks. Ideally the project must be completed in 1 day. Projects must incorporate the use of rental equipment typical to the rental industry (e.g., earthmoving, lifts, material handling, compaction). Equipment will be sourced from the local rental stores.

How will this project impact the programs provided by the nonprofit organization?*

Project start date (if known)*

Project end date (if known)*

Use of Funds and Project Budget (Up to $20,000)

Grant funds will be used solely to purchase the materials, and services essential to successfully completing this project. Rental professionals will be on hand to provide in-kind services including but not limited to Equipment needed to complete the project and tables, tents, chairs.

Specifically, funding will support:

Direct project materials and supplies required to implement the project as designed, including all items necessary for installation, operation, and completion.
Contracted services or technical support, if required, for specialized work directly tied to project execution (e.g., installation, setup, or professional expertise).
Project-related operational costs that are essential to completing the scope of work and ensuring the project can be executed effectively and on schedule.

Local Rental Company Participation*

Are you connected with other rental stores in your region that can contribute rental equipment, operators, volunteers, or other support?

Yes

Expected Number of Volunteers Needed*

Projects require involvement from rental industry volunteers.

Community Impact Statement*

Describe how this project will benefit your community and how the involvement of rental equipment and volunteers strengthens the overall impact.

By submitting this request, you agree to act as a project champion and help ARA Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation with leading and executing the project. This means that you or another member of your team may be called upon to conduct site visits in preparation for the project and participate in planning calls/meetings.

If you have any questions regarding the Community Impact Program, please contact:

Judson McNeil
ARA Foundation Programs & Fundraising Director
309.277.4270
Email Judson