2008 Grant Application

SJICF Grant Application Procedures

Please complete the Grant Application Cover Sheet, narrative sections of the grant application, and provide the requested attachments by June 30, 2008. Confine the narrative section to a maximum of 5 pages, not including financial information, 990 (first 5 pages only), and 501 (c) (3) IRS determination letter. PLEASE SUBMIT SIX (6) COPIES OF YOUR GRANT APPLICATION AND PROJECT BUDGET. ONLY ONE COPY (1) OF YOUR 990, IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, PROFIT AND LOSS/ BALANCE SHEET STATEMENTS, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS NECESSARY.

I. Review Grant Guidelines

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II. Complete the Grant Application Cover Sheet (form)

III. Describe your Organization  (narrative)

• Briefly describe your organization's history and major accomplishments.
  
• Describe your current programs and activities.
  

IV. Describe the Program/Project Request (narrative)

• What is the scope of the project; people served or breadth of the influence of the project?
• What are the goals, objectives and activities and/or strategies involved in this request?
• What problems, needs or issues does this project address?
• What process will you use to evaluate the project’s success or outcome; describe benchmarks/criteria.
• What is your timeline?
• Who will be involved in carrying out the plans outlined in this request?
• List other funding sources and amounts received, committed, or requested for this project.

V. Financial Documentation (attachments)

• Your organization's current annual operating budget, profit and loss and balance sheet statement, and the budget for the Program/Project for which the request is made.
• A copy of your most current 990 (first 5 pages only) or indicate that the most current copy is posted on www.guidestar.org.
• Attach a copy of your IRS 501© (3) determination letter or explain your status.

 
VI. Supporting Material (attachments)

• Letters of support/commitment (up to three)
  
• Recent newsletter, articles, newspaper clippings or review (up to three)