Community Grant Funding
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My project serves two priority areas. How do I choose a priority area?
A: Applicants can submit two separate Letters of Intent for the same project if it addresses two priority areas.
Q: You state that the items to be addressed in the Project Summary should be included in two pages or less. Item #1 asks for our mission, organization structure and operating budget, which could fill at least two pages. Can we send them as attachments?
A: The mission statement, number of staff, board/committee members and the total operating budget (without line item details) is all that is needed for this section.
Q: When we submit the letter of intent, do you want it in the form of a narrative/letter, excluding the questions; or shall I include the questions and provide the answers immediately below each one?
A: Questions do not need to be included and a narrative format is preferred.
Q: We have two projects for one priority area. Should we draft a separate Letter of Intent for each proposal, or link the two together in a single proposal? Can eligible organizations be awarded funding for two different grants during the same cycle?
A: It is possible for an organization to be awarded funding for two projects. A Letter of Intent should be submitted for each project.
Q: What does the process look like after the grants are awarded? Are the grant funds paid out in a lump sum?
A: Payments are distributed on a quarterly schedule, with the first payment in September.