If your college, anti-hunger initiative, and/or congregation (or coalition of congregations) is interested in seeking support from the Bonner Foundation, whether for the first time or for renewal, only grant applications that follow the format of these guidelines will be considered for funding. Please note that the grant application's narrative should be a maximum of four pages, and it should be drafted collaboratively by all participating parties.

I. Cover Page

Please fill out the cover page form and attach it to the front of your proposal (pdf version, Word version)

II. Narrative

A. Background on Hunger Program: History, Mission, Locality.

Please describe the existing (or proposed) food program, addressing each of the following:

• A description of the hunger program's history and mission.
• The population that your agency serves including: (a) gender makeup, (c) age range, and (d) special needs of the clients.
• Overview of your service area’s economic conditions.
• A brief description of key staff, including qualifications relevant to the food program and, if possible, qualifications relevant to the participating Bonner Scholars Program and/or congregation(s).

B. Background on Sponsoring Congregation(s), if applicable:

Please describe the sponsoring congregation, addressing each of the following:

• A brief description of its history and mission.
• A description of the congregation(s), including: (a) denomination, (b) number of members, and (c) a brief description of the congregations’ outreach programs.
• Relationship of the sponsoring congregation(s) with the hunger program, including:
  • whether the hunger program is a project of the congregation or a separate, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization;
  • amount of direct financial support to the food program by the congregation(s) ;
  • number of members of the congregation volunteering with the food program; and,
  • whether or not the congregation(s) provide physical space and/or other in kind support to the food program and/or the Bonner Scholars Program.
• Relationship of the sponsoring congregation(s) with the Bonner Scholars Program.
  

C. Background on the Bonner Scholar Program

Please describe the relationship between the anti-hunger initiative and the participating Bonner Scholar Program, addressing the following:

• Provide information regarding the current or potential participation and
  integration of the Bonner Scholars Program with the Hunger Program.
• Identify a student(s) who currently serves or may possibly serve as a liaison
  between the community initiative and the community-based serve program (BSP).
• The anti-hunger initiative and the BSP shall work collaboratively in creating a job description for the liaison(s). This job description should include the primary responsibilities of the liaison(s).
  i.e. overall assistance and leadership within the community initiative; recruitment; training; and monitoring of other student involvement.
• Provide a brief description of how the connection between the Hunger Program and
  the Bonner Scholars Program will benefit the campus-wide service initiative.

D. Funding Request

Please provide the following:

• A monetary request and detailed budget for the proposed program. Please note that Foundation grants will range between $2,500 and $10,000 for the purpose of supplementing a program’s budget for the purchase of food.
• A description of: (a) why your agency is requesting this grant, (b) what outcomes you hope to achieve, and (c) how the funds will be spent if a grant is made.
• A brief description of how the grant will help strengthen and facilitate an ongoing and meaningful relationship between all parties involved: the Bonner Scholars Program, the anti-hunger initiative, the congregation(s), and most importantly, the people/community being served.

III. Appendix

In addition to the proposal narrative, please provide the following:

• Please submit your institution’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year and your current fiscal year’s operating budget.
• List the names, addresses and contact person for three of your current funding sources
• List the members of your Board of Directors/governing body, with their professional affiliations.
• A copy of the most recent IRS letter indicating a tax exempt status.
• Please submit any printed materials describing your congregation and its outreach
  programs.

IV. Survey

Please complete and return the Crisis Ministry Grantee Survey [PDF version, Word version] along with your proposal. Do not hesitate to elaborate in your narrative on any facts covered in the survey.

Proposals will be accepted by the Foundation on or before January 15. Please mail (do not fax) your proposal to: Elaine Wheeler, Crisis Ministry Program, Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Inc., 10 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.