The information listed below must be provided in the order presented. Each applicant must submit ten (10) printed copies of the following:
- Cover letter [one page maximum]
- Table of Contents [one page maximum]
- Organization Fact Sheet [two page maximum]
- Grant Application [six page maximum]
- Appendix
Only the items listed below may be attached in the appendix per bid- List of Trustees or Directors and Corporate Officers:
— Please include board of director titles, profession, ethnicity, gender, city, and state.
- All requests for funding to support project:
— List all entities asked to give financial support to the proposed project. Please include their responses to date and dollar amounts committed. If applicable, include a copy of the current lease.
- Bids for the purchase of equipment or vehicles:
— If applicable; (1) page per bid. A minimum of (3) bids are required or an explanation of why it’s not possible).
- List of Trustees or Directors and Corporate Officers:
- Additional Materials Required — Submit one copy only
- Most recent copy of 501(c) (3) Tax-determination letter
- Current audited financial report If you cannot furnish an audited statement then you must furnish a financial report signed by an officer of your organization certifying and attesting that the statement is a full and complete statement of your financial condition.
- Most recent IRS Informational Return Form 990, if applicable
- Accreditation certificate, if applicable
If your organization does not have both of the above stated financial documents, submit the document you have and also submit a Balance Sheet along with an Income Statement for the most recently completed fiscal year.
FOR APPLICATION CONSIDERATION MAKE CERTAIN THAT
- You have enclosed all information requested;
- Your operating budget covers a full fiscal year;
- You have broken down salaries and other benefits paid to your key organization and project staff (If not included, proposal will not be considered);
- You have NOT enclosed bulky materials, magazines, brochures, binders, folders, letters of recommendation, or any other materials not requested in the Grant Application Guidelines.