SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
LETTERS OF INQUIRY
If you are seeking support for the first time or if you are a returning grantee seeking support for a new project, we recommend that you send us a letter of inquiry before you submit a full proposal. This allows us to give you preliminary feedback concerning your request and its potential fit within our funding priorities. Letters of inquiry should include a brief description of the proposed project and a project budget.
PROPOSAL PROCEDURES
While proposals may vary in length, we prefer proposals that adhere to the procedures described below. We do not use any formal grant applications; however, concise proposals are appreciated. Generally, we make one-year, one-time grants and consider each grantee and program in the context of our current programmatic goals. The proposal should include:
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A brief history of the organization, including its primary purpose and goals
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A project description, including: a statement of the issue to be addressed and a description of how the planned project will address the issue with clearly stated goals or objectives
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Plans for assessing performance and monitoring progress toward program goals
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An income and expense budget for the project explained in an accompanying brief budget narrative
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A list of current and projected funding sources and amounts for the project, for the fiscal year in which the project will take place
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A copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial report
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A list of board members and their affiliations
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A list of professional staff or key personnel involved in the project
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A copy of the organization’s tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service
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