| | | Please review our funding requirements prior to applying for a grant. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the application process. Application Process Funding proposals must be received before April 15 to be considered for our spring funding cycle and October 15 to be considered for our fall funding cycle. Proposal Format Please limit narrative to no more than five pages (not including attachments). At a minimum, the cover letter and proposal narrative should be sent electronically; attachments and other supporting documents are also encouraged via electronic submission. One complete copy, unbound, must follow in the mail within ten days. 1. Cover Letter - Should include contact information for organization seeking funds
- Brief description of the organization including its history, purpose, and goals
- What population does your organization serve? What geographic area?
2. Proposal Narrative Please address the following - Brief description of project or program for which funds are being requested including timeline for implementation and evaluation.
- Who is the target population? How will they benefit?
- Are there other partners in the project? What are their roles?
- What are the project goals?
- How will you know when your goals have been met?
- What is the budget for this project? How will the money be spent?
- If the project is going to continue beyond the grant period how will it be funded? Where else have you sought funds?
3. Required Attachments - Copy of IRS status determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
- Copy of employment non-discrimination policy. If your organization does not have any employees or a formal policy, an affirmation of support of non-discrimination policies is acceptable. This can take the form of a letter of affirmation signed and dated by a director of the organization.
- List of Board of Directors with affiliations.
- Organization’s current operating budget including expenses and revenue. Please include most recent annual financial statement, and audit, if available.
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