Grant Life Cycle: Submit Your Proposal

GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
- Fully edited, proofread, and finalized version of the proposal narrative
- Current annual operating budget and, if appropriate, the program budget
- budgets should reflect BOTH revenue and expenses for the organization/program
- Letter(s) of support
- ensure they are signed!
- 501(c)(3) tax determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
- Most recent financial statements (audited preferred)
- Copy of the most recent Form 990 filed with the IRS
- List and brief biography of current Board of Directors
- List and brief biography of key staff
- List and descriptions of relevant partners and existing funders
- Other pertinent supplemental documents (brochures, newsletters, etc.) if requested/relevant
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