10th Anniversary GRANT

Application Instructions

Please complete the following forms and documentation to apply for a 2019 10th Anniversary Grant and submit by 8:00pm on January 31, 2019.  

All documents listed below must be submitted in PDF format with the exception of the on-line Organization Information Form.  Submit all documents at the same time to: margaret@impact100sonoma.org

Online Organization Information Form:

Complete the Organization Information Form. No signature is necessary and some sections have word-number limitations

Proposal Narrative: 

This should be three to five pages (12-point type, 1-inch margins) telling a compelling story of the proposal and why it is important.  The Program Narrative should include applicable information below:

• The organization’s mission statement,
  
• A description of the need the proposed program is addressing and how the program addresses that need.
  
• Who the proposed program will help
  
• What the program’s goals and objectives are
  
• How Impact100 funds will be used for this program
  
• How the program will be implemented, and the outcomes measured
  
• Who is going to do what, including both a timeline and the locations of implementation.
  
• How the program’s goals will be met
  
• Why the organization is right for the job
  
• What unique qualifications the organization has to help achieve the goal
  
• How this program relates to the organization’s mission and long-term goals
  
• If any obstacles occur how they will be addressed
  
• If there have been any significant leadership changes in the organization or any changes to the organization’s financial stability over the last three years these should be explained.
  
• How the program will be sustained after the grant period
  
• What contingencies are available if the program costs are more than budgeted

Financial Information: 

• Budget Form
  
• Current and previous fiscal year Statements of Financial Activities/Balance Sheets
  
• Current and previous fiscal year Statements of Financial Position/Income Statements
  
• Most recent IRS 990 Form
  
• Audit  — not required; if an audit was completed, provide the date of the most recent audit and the name of the auditor
• Current cash flow statement (if available)
  

Capital Expenditure Information (if applicable): 

• Minimum of two bids or estimates from suppliers and/or contractors needed for all capital expenditures.
  
• Drawings, site plans, and other documents you believe would be useful to understand your request (building, equipment, etc.). Limit attachments to 8.5”x 11” format

Collaborator/Partner Form:

If your proposal involves other partners or collaborators, please complete this form and have it signed by each collaborator/partner.