Grant Proposal Instructions




1 - REVIEW Grant Guidelines, Policies & Procedures


2 - COMPLETE the application **Download the 2008 Grant Application. The complete form should not be longer than five (5) pages.

3 - ATTACH the organization operating budget showing line item income and expenses for year during which proposed project would be carried out; two page maximum. Indicate how proposed project fits within overall organizational budget.

4 - ATTACH the budget for proposed project or program, detailing projected resources of income and expenses; one page maximum. Indicate specifically how Community Foundation grant dollars would be spent.

5 - ATTACH a list of the Board of Directors, showing their primary professional and community affiliations.

6 - ENCLOSE the most recent financial audit. If agency has been in existence for less than 2 years, the year-end financial statement or most recent monthly financial statement (for those in operation less than one year) will be accepted.

7 - ATTACH a copy of official notice of tax-exempt certification, under 501(c)(3) the IRS Code (not applicable to public agencies), signed by the Chairman.

8 - ATTACH 3 letters of recommendation.

9 - REVIEW Do not send additional information beyond that requested.

10 - ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OR MUST BE POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 1st.

Submit 19 copies of the completed application, list of Board of Directors, Project budget, and Operating budget along with 1 copy of other required materials to:

The High Point Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1371
High Point, North Carolina 27261
Phone: (336) 882-3298

~ PLEASE DO NOT FAX APPLICATIONS ~