GRANT PROCESS

Organizations meeting our eligibility requirements are encouraged to complete our application and submit it in accordance with the timetable below.

Please note that our operating guidelines have changed, beginning in January 2007, so please be sure to read this section thoroughly.

All requests will be reviewed and considered by our contributions committee. This is a competitive process and submission of a proposal does not guarantee receipt of a grant. Please note:

• Average grants range to $5,000 in regional locations. Grants in the corporate headquarters location may be higher.
• Only one funding request per organization will be considered in a 12-month period.
• Organizations that receive funding for three consecutive years must take a one year break before again applying
• The proposal summary, application and all required supporting documentation must be submitted at the same time as one package. Proposals with missing information and/or documentation will not be considered.
• Funding requests will be accepted and considered twice during the calendar year :
  
  • Spring Funding Cycle : Proposals must be received by January 31st, with decisions by late May/early June
  • Fall Funding Cycle : Proposals must be received by July 31st, with decisions by late October/early November

ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT

All potential applicants are required to take the eligibility assessment to qualify for consideration. If you are eligible for a grant, you will be forwarded to the application form.