How to Submit a Grant Application

Grant applications may be mailed or sent via e-mail and must include:

1. A short, one-page cover letter signed by an authorized agent.
   (Public and private schools: this letter must be signed by the school principal.)
2. A proposal narrative of three pages or less with the following information:
   • Legal name of the organization, employer identification number (EIN), address (no post office boxes), telephone number, and name, title and e-mail address of contact person.
   • Amount of request and name of program.
   • History of the organization and its mission.
   • Description of current programs, activities and accomplishments.
   • Statement of need including description of target population and issue(s) to be addressed.
   • Description of the program, how it meets the needs listed above and its geographical reach.
   • Program's goals, objectives and tactics.
   • Timeline for implementation.
   • List of other collaborative agencies and their role in the program to be funded.
   • Expected results of the program, and the tools and methods used to measure success.
3. Current organization and program budgets.

Please do not:

• Send CDs, DVDs, annual reports, photos, brochures or other documents not listed above.
• Bind or staple your application, or mail it in a folder.
• Include a table of contents or dividers.
• Attach other financial statements or tax returns.