How to Apply

Last Updated: November 15, 2006

Guidelines

Before submitting a proposal, applicants should determine whether their needs fit within the Fund’s areas of interest. If those needs fit and are not precluded by the Fund limitations, a proposal letter of no more than 10 pages should be prepared. The letter should be signed by the CEO and:

  1. describe the organization, its purpose, and whom it serves;
  2. fully describe the project, including expected outcomes and costs, as well as the organization’s qualifications to undertake it;
  3. specify the amount requested from the Fund, as well as amounts received or expected from other sources;
  4. if relevant, tell how the project will be funded in the future;
  5. provide a summary of prior support received from the Fund and/or other foundations; and
  6. a list (including dates) of any other proposals submitted to the Fund within the last five years.

In addition to the letter, the proposal must provide as attachments:

  1. an audited financial statement or IRS Form 990 for the organization's most recently completed fiscal year;
  2. the organization's operating budget for the current fiscal year, including revenue, expense, and staffing levels;
  3. a budget for the project or program under consideration, including expected sources of funding;
  4. a copy of the IRS letter confirming the organization's tax-exempt status; and
  5. a list of the organization's board of directors.

An original and two copies of the letter and required attachments should be provided but not stapled. Only clips should be used to separate copies or elements of the proposal.

The Fund accepts, but does not require, the Washington Grantmakers common grant application.

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