{"id":686,"date":"2021-01-27T16:23:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T16:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/?page_id=686"},"modified":"2024-05-01T22:07:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T22:07:36","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#sp-ea-1555 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1555.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1555.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1555.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1555.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1555.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1714600838\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1555\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15550\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15550\" aria-controls=\"collapse15550\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the Paul Lauzier Foundation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse15550\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15550\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span>The Paul Lauzier Foundation is a private nonprofit comprised of two separate charitable entities, the Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation and the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation.&nbsp; The net income is split evenly and distributed between the two foundations annually.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15551\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15551\" aria-controls=\"collapse15551\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15551\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15551\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span>The PLSF awards scholarships each year to graduating seniors and alumni of Grant County high schools who attend college or vocational school within the state of Washington.&nbsp; Students pursuing trades and graduate level degrees are also eligible.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15552\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15552\" aria-controls=\"collapse15552\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What school districts qualify for a Lauzier Scholarship?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15552\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15552\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span>Almira\/Coulee-Hartline, Covenant Christian, Ephrata, Moses Lake Christian Academy, Moses Lake, Quincy, Royal, Soap Lake, Wahluke, Warden and Wilson Creek.&nbsp; This includes any alternative schools within those districts.&nbsp; Applicants must also reside in Grant County for a minimum of 2 years prior to high school graduation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15553\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15553\" aria-controls=\"collapse15553\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I apply for a Lauzier Scholarship?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15553\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15553\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Students apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/lauzierscholarship.awardspring.com\">https:\/\/lauzierscholarship.awardspring.com<\/a>. The deadline is March 1. A new application is posted every December. &nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15554\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15554\" aria-controls=\"collapse15554\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do Lauzier Scholarships automatically renew?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15554\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15554\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span>No, but scholarships are available every academic year.&nbsp; Previous recipients must reapply and compete with new applicants.&nbsp; Each year is a new selection process.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15555\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15555\" aria-controls=\"collapse15555\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are scholarships available for students pursuing trades?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15555\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15555\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span>Yes!&nbsp; The Paul Lauzier Foundation strongly supports students pursuing all forms of vocational technical education.&nbsp; Also, students obtaining graduate\/master's, law, and medical degrees are eligible.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15556\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15556\" aria-controls=\"collapse15556\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do scholarship recipients receive funds?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15556\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15556\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Login to your AwardSpring dashboard at <a href=\"https:\/\/lauzierscholarship.awardspring.com\">https:\/\/lauzierscholarship.awardspring.com<\/a> and provide the requested information.&nbsp; Funds are sent directly to the college and deposited into your student account at the beginning of July.&nbsp; It can take several weeks for the schools to process awards, so be patient!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15557\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15557\" aria-controls=\"collapse15557\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15557\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15557\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span>The PLCF provides grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in support of community development, youth programs, public health and safety, education, and agriculture.&nbsp; Schools, towns, cities, healthcare entities, governmental agencies, and churches may also apply.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15558\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15558\" aria-controls=\"collapse15558\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What kinds of grants does the charitable foundation award?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15558\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15558\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The Foundation will consider funding requests for program support, equipment, and capital projects.&nbsp; Requests for overhead expenses or operational costs such as salaries, rent and utilities are not considered.&nbsp; There is no geographical limitation. However, the Foundation prefers to fund programs and projects located in rural communities in central and eastern Washington, with an emphasis in Grant County.&nbsp; The PLCF will fund one-time annual grants and larger, long-term pledges spread over multiple years.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-15559\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse15559\" aria-controls=\"collapse15559\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does my organization apply for a Lauzier Charitable Grant?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse15559\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-15559\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Nonprofit organizations apply online.&nbsp; A new application link is posted every January on our homepage.&nbsp; The next deadline is April 30, and funding is disbursed at the beginning of June.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-155510\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse155510\" aria-controls=\"collapse155510\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do selected charitable grant recipients submit the completion report at the end of the grant term?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse155510\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-155510\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A link to the Grant Completion Report will be sent to selected grantees to submit online through Kaleidoscope. You can also email the information to <a href=\"mailto:info@lauzier.org\">info@lauzier.org<\/a> or via regular mail.&nbsp; Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/charitable-grant-report\/\">Charitable Grant Report<\/a> page for more information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-155511\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse155511\" aria-controls=\"collapse155511\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I donate to the Paul Lauzier Foundation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse155511\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1555\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-155511\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes!&nbsp; Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@lauzier.org\">info@lauzier.org<\/a> for more details about how you can get involved in our scholarship and charitable giving programs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-686","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=686"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1556,"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/686\/revisions\/1556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lauzier.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}