KANOKLA MATCHING FUNDS

Purpose/Target Area
The program is designed to promote and assist projects which are intended to sustain, enhance or improve the
schools and libraries within the geographic boundaries of Kanokla’s wire-line telephone service areas.

All applications under the Kanokla School & Library Program must benefit a school or library in the Kanokla area; Braman, Caldwell, Hardtner, Jet, South Haven, Shidler or Wynona.

• Any school or group/organization affiliated with the school, may apply for the dollar for dollar matching funds from Kanokla up to $5,000 per application.
• Any library or group/organization affiliated with the library, may apply for the dollar for dollar matching funds from Kanokla up to $2,500 per application.

The total annual budget is $30,000 per year, if the funding is approved by Kanokla’s Board of Directors.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Individuals participating in the application process must not derive direct, personal financial benefit from
the project.
2. Funds to be matched must be raised by grants, fundraisers, or contributions. Funds may be raised prior
to submitting application.
3. Funds to be matched cannot come directly from local government taxes or Kanokla donations.
4. The application must detail the planned use of the project funds and how the funds to be matched will be
raised.
5. Project will NOT be approved if work is already completed.
6. The authority to approve or not approve an application is vested solely in Kanokla’s Board, and its decision will be final.

Oversight Requirements
1. When funds are expended from the project bank account, proof of receipts must be provided to Kanokla
before funds will be matched
2. Awarded funds that are not used within 12 months of the time of the award will revert back to Kanokla