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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Grant Application Process
Q: Is there a contact person to whom I should address my letter of
intent?
A: All letters of intent should be addressed to Jerry Roberg
and the foundation's Grant Review Committee. Nonprofit programs
demonstrating the most promise and need are invited by the Grant
Review Committee to submit a full grant application.
Q: What does the Grant Review Committee look for when it reviews
letters of intent?
A: The grant review committee looks for organizations that
have clearly defined goals, effective cost control and skilled
management. Other factors considered include the percentage of total
revenues the nonprofit applies to direct program services and the
geographical location of the organization.
The type of service provided by the nonprofit also weighs heavily
into funding decisions; priority is given to child care and early
childhood education programs. Nonprofits are encouraged to submit
requests for program support, as opposed to general operating
support.
To be considered by the Grant Review Committee, letters of intent,
MUST include:
1) IRS classification of the organization
2) Mission and history of the organization, including the year of
inception
3) Description of the program or project for which funds are
requested
4) Goals of the program or project
5) Socio-economic status of the population served
6) Number and ages of the children served
7) Amount of funds requested
Q: Is there a deadline for submitting letters of intent?
A: Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis. The
foundation has two funding cycles per year with disbursements
typically occurring in March and in October. Organizations that are
invited to submit full applications will be informed at the time
they apply as to which funding cycle they will fall into.
Q: How long does it take to process a letter of intent and grant
application, and how will I know if my organization has been
selected as grant recipient?
A: The foundation responds in writing to each submitted
letter of intent typically within four to six weeks of receipt. If
your organization is invited by the foundation to submit a full
grant application, you will have one month to submit the required
material. Notification of whether your organization's request for
funding has been approved by the Board, and the subsequent
disbursement of funds, will occur in either March or October,
depending upon which cycle you fall into.
All grant applicants are notified by mail and are not encouraged to
call the foundation for status updates.
Q: Is there a maximum amount of funding I can request?
A: Grant amounts vary depending on the program for which
funds are requested and the demonstrated need in the community
served by the nonprofit program. However, grant awards for program
support typically range between $2,500 & $5,000 .
Q: How frequently can my organization apply for funds?
A: Each nonprofit can receive only one grant every three
year. Prior grant recipients that wish to apply for another
grant should submit another letter of intent as though it was the
first time.
Q: Does the foundation provide emergency funding outside of the
standard grant cycles?
A: No.
Q: Does the foundation make grants to individuals or families who
are in need of support?
A: Grants are only awarded to nonprofit organizations with a
501 (c) (3) classification. The foundation does not provide support
to individuals or families, nor does it provide support to boards of
education, school districts, individual public schools or athletic
teams.
Q: Where can I find information regarding other funding sources?
A: You may wish to contact The Foundation Center, a resource
organization on foundations, on the Internet at
http://fdncenter.org or by telephone (800-424-9836). Other
informative websites to view include:
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