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Proposal Papers are to be submitted on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, using a minimum font size of 12 and are not to exceed two pages in length. The proposal should be on the organization’s letterhead and be made in writing by a Board Member or the Executive Director of the organization petitioning funds. This document is designed to give a more detailed description of the program or project.
Proposal Outline:
The proposal must be in the following format to be considered. Please cover the following topics for your project/service/activity:
Contact Information Please identify the contact information for the individual who will be responsible for communicating with the Foundation regarding the grant. Please include name (if different from person submitting proposal), mailing address, phone number and email if applicable.
Project DescriptionPlease describe the specific program / project for which grant funds are being requested. Also, please state the fiscal accounting year end date for your organization.
Amount Requested State the specific amount requested.
Mission StatementPlease describe the mission/vision of your organization. How does this proposal meet the objectives of your mission? How does this project fall within the SMUMC Foundation’s mission policy?
Target PopulationPlease describe whom your organization will serve and the geographic area covered.
Need/Problem StatementPlease describe the need for the services to be provided. How were the needs determined?
Coordination and CollaborationWhat other organizations, etc. are you working together with to accomplish your purpose / mission? Will this project be funded entirely by the SMUMC Foundation or are there other sources of funding? If so, have they been collected?
Organizational CapabilityPlease describe your capability to implement the proposed project and achieve the proposed results.
Outcome/ResultsPlease describe the short term and long term results your organization hopes to achieve. How will the effectiveness of this project be assessed? |
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Completed proposals should be received via mail by December 1st for the Spring Grant Cycle and June 1st for the Fall Grant Cycle. |