Special Instructions, Policies and Information for all Formal Proposals
- The Project Narrative of the formal proposal should be no longer than ten (10), typewritten, double-spaced pages (item 4. in the formal proposal instructions).
- Use letter-sized paper (8-112" x 11 ") with I" margins and number each page beginning with the attached "Applicant/Grantee Profile" form.
- Examine your proposal carefully to ensure that you have followed the appropriate instructions and provided all of the information requested by the Foundation and that your proposal meets all the specifications outlined in the guidelines and the invitation letter.
- The Foundation will not review incomplete proposals, unsolicited proposals or those which do not follow specifications.
- All attachments and additional materials, including letters of recommendation, should be submitted along with the formal proposal. Attachments will not be accepted separately, except as otherwise indicated.
- Formal proposals must be received at the Foundation by the published deadlines, and applicants using delivery services are responsible for verifying receipt. Formal proposals that are received after the deadline will neither be acknowledged nor returned.
- Applicants are prohibited from contacting any trustees or other associates of the Foundation in an effort to lobby for a project or request, and from requesting that others do on their behalf. In any such occurrence, the proposal will automatically be declined.
- An invitation to submit a formal proposal does not guarantee grant funding. Grant awards are assured when the following have occurred: the application process is completed, the Foundation board of trustees has made final determinations regarding awards and all other conditions have been met.
