The GRANT REQUEST is shown as formatted below with its completion description described in detail. Please provide the following information in this order. Use these headings, subheadings and numbers provided in your own word processing format, thus leaving flexibility for length of response.
Do not submit this form to THFF unless you have been notified of favorable disposition regarding an initial letter of intent.
A. NARRATIVE
1. Executive Summary
Begin with a half-page executive summary. Briefly explain why your agency is requesting this grant, what outcomes you hope to achieve, and how you will spend the funds if the grant is made.
2. Purpose of Grant
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Statement of needs/problems to be addressed; description of target population and how they will benefit.·
Description of project goals, measurable objectives, action plans, and statements as to whether this is a new or ongoing part of the sponsoring organization.·
Timetable for implementation.· Who are the other partners in the project and what are their roles?
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Acknowledge similar existing projects or agencies, if any, and explain how your agency proposal differs, and what effort will be made to work cooperatively.·
Describe the active involvement of constituents in defining problems to be addressed, making policy, and planning the program.·
Describe the qualifications of key staff and volunteers that will ensure the success of the program. Are there specific staff training needs for this project?·
Long-term strategies for funding this project at end of grant period.3. Evaluation
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Plans for evaluation including how success will be defined and measured.·
How evaluation results will be used and/or disseminated and, if appropriate, how the project will be replicated.·
Describe the active involvement of constituents in evaluating the program.4. Budget Narrative/Justification
- Grant budget; use the Grant Budget Format provided, if appropriate.
- On a separate sheet, show how each budget item relates to the project and how the budgeted amount was calculated.
- List amounts requested of other foundations, corporations and other funding sources to which this proposal has been submitted.
- In the event that we are unable to meet your full request, please indicate priority items in the proposed grant budget.
5. Organization Information
Brief summary of the organization’s history.
Brief statement of organization’s mission and goals.
Description of current programs, activities and accomplishments.
Organizational chart, including board, staff and volunteer involvement.
B. ATTACHMENTS
1. A copy of the current IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
2. List of Board of Directors with affiliations.
3. Finances
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Organization’s current annual operating budget, including expenses and revenue.·
Most recent annual financial statement (independently audited, if available; if not available, attach Form 990).4. Letters of support should verify project need and collaboration with other organizations (Optional).
5. Annual report, if available.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Outcome: The intended impact or results a program or project is trying to produce.
Project: A planned undertaking or organized set of services designed to achieve specific outcomes that
begins and ends within the grant period. (Note: A successful project may become an ongoing
program of the organization.)
Program: An organized set of services designed to achieve specific outcomes for a specified population
that will continue beyond the grant period.
Capital Request: A planned undertaking to purchase, build or renovate a space or building or to acquire
equipment.
General Operating Support: Grant funds to support the ongoing services, mission or goals of an organization.
Collaboration: Organizations submit joint proposals for funding to address common issues of organizational
capacity and program outreach where they have similar outcomes to accomplish.
Cooperation: Organizations explain the networking and information sharing that is occurring with other
similar organizations in their community and include any shared values that the organization
has with similar organizations in their community.