Proposal Guidelines

Please note grant applications, whether submitted for the first time or for renewal, must follow the format of these guidelines to be considered for funding.

I. Cover Page
Please fill out the enclosed cover page form found on the link to the left ("Grant Cover Page") and attach it to the front of your proposal.

II. Narrative
The grant application's narrative should be a maximum of four pages.

A. Background on Sponsoring Congregation(s)
Describe the sponsoring congregation(s), addressing each of the following:

• Its history and mission;
• Its denomination, number of members, and outreach programs;
• Whether the hunger program is a project of the congregation(s) or a separate, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization;
• The amount of direct financial support to the food program by the congregation(s);
• The number of members volunteering with the food program;
• Whether or not the congregation(s) provides physical space and/or other in kind support to the food program
  

B. Background on Hunger Program
Please describe the proposed food program, including each of the following:

• Its history and mission;
• A profile of the population that the agency serves including gender makeup, age range, and special needs of the clients;
• The area’s economic conditions as they relate to the needs the program serves;
• Key staff, their qualifications, and their role in the food program;
• The food program’s relationships with other organizations serving the same population.

C. Funding Request
Please provide the following:

• A monetary request and detailed budget for the proposed program;
• A description of why the agency is requesting this grant, what outcomes it hopes to achieve, and how the funds will be spent if a grant is awarded.
  

III. Appendix
In addition to the proposal narrative, include:

• The organization’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year and the current fiscal year’s operating budget;
• A list of the names, addresses and contact persons for three current funding sources;
• A list of the members of the Board of Directors, along with their professional affiliations;
• A copy of the most recent IRS letter indicating tax-exempt status;
  
• Any printed materials describing the congregation and its outreach programs.
  

IV. Survey
Complete and return the enclosed survey.