CFGC Grant Application Procedures and Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants must be nonprofit, charitable (recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), tax-exempt organizations whose purposes and programs benefit Greene County residents.
Section 501(c)(3) Public Charities may include: churches, schools, hospitals, support organizations to schools, governmental units, and other publicly supported organizations.
Proposal Deadline : All grant applications must be postmarked on the due date for the specific grant period. Electronic and facsimile submissions will not be accepted. (See About Foundation Grants or Grant Priorities & Guidelines sections.)
Application Procedures: All grant application packages must include:
1) Cover Letter – Not to exceed one page. Include brief description of project and amount requested. Letter should be signed by CEO or other authorized signer.
2) Proposal Cover Sheet (click here to download)
3) Project Narrative: ( Please be clear and concise.) Not to exceed three type-written pages, single-sided with 1-inch margins and font size of 11pt or larger. Include the following elements:
INTRODUCTION: Provide a brief, concise description of your organization, its goals, purpose and significant accomplishments (no more than two paragraphs).
PROPOSAL: including:
a)Statement of problem and need for proposed project . Identify the problem to be addressed and the needs to be met by the project. What unique service(s) would the community be deprived of if you do not undertake this project? Provide supporting data, such as changes in community demographics, underserved or unmet needs in the community, new initiatives, etc.
b) Project goal(s). Describe the goal(s) and overall impact of the project or program. What do you plan to accomplish as a result of this project.
c) Project design and sustainability . Describe your program objectives, activities, strategies,staffing, partners, timelines and explain how the design will enable you to address the problem or need. How many will participate and/or benefit from this project. Identify the project as a new or continuing program. Specify your plans for continuing the project following the grant period.
d)Budget description . Describe how the grant funds will be used.)
e) Evaluation process (how will you determine/measure the success and impact of the project.)
4) Project Budget (see sample format click here):
Include total project revenue and expenses; indicate how CFGC Funds will be used as part of this budget. Please list Expenses including materials, staffing, service delivery, etc.. Include a list of anticipated income or revenue (i.e., matching funds, collaboration, etc.). (This information is a critical component of the Application.)
5) Attachments
If you have not applied for a grant in the past 3 years , AND there have been no changes in your organization’s status, one copy of each of the following should be included with your application: (Please contact The Community Foundation of Greene County if you have any questions.)
a. IRS Determination Letter, if applicapble
b. List of officers and directors
c. Audited or reviewed financial statements OR most recent Form 990 or Form 990EZ
e. Most recent annual report (if available)
You may include additional pertinent brochures, flyers or other attachments that directly relate to the proposed project, or describe the organization.
Application Package:
Do not use binders or individual folders, staples are fine. Pictures, flyers, CDs & DVDs that do not relate directly to the project are not encouraged.
Applicants should submit one original and 7 copies of the Proposal Cover Sheet, Project Narrative and Budget along with 1 copy of attachments to:
CFGC
PO Box 768
Waynesburg, PA 15370
For more information contact the CFGC office at 724-627-2010, or email at cfgcpa@gmail.com
Website: www.cfgcpa.org/grants
Please see grant priorities for specific grant deadline dates. Downloads:
CFGC Grant Application Cover Sheet Form
Grant Application Budget Format (GWPA Common Grant Application Format)
Grant Evaluation Form
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For more information call 724-627-2010 or email cfgcpa@gmail.com
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