Applying

Submit a Letter of Inquiry.

It should be no more than 3 pages.

Thoroughly present the need or problem you have identified, the proposed solution and your organization’s qualifications for implementing that solution.

Include the following sections:

An Introduction or Executive Summary:

  • Name of your organization
  • Amount needed or requested
  • Brief description of the project
  • Qualifications of the project staff
  • Brief description of evaluative methodology
  • Timetable

The Organization Description:

  • Focus on the ability of your organization to meet the stated need
  • Provide a very brief history and description of your current programs.
  • Focus on the ability of your organization to meet the stated need
  • Provide a very brief history and description of your current programs.
  • Clearly show a direct connection between what you do now and what you want to do with the requested funding

The Statement of Need:

  • Description of the target population
  • Geographical region
  • Statistical data of the need

The Methodology:

  • Present a clear, logical, and achievable solution to the stated need
  • Describe the project briefly, including major activities, names and titles of key project staff
  • Present desired objectives.

Other Funding Sources:

  • List in a brief sentence or paragraph

Attachments:

  • IRS Letter of Determination of Nonprofit Status
  • Budget for the proposed program.