GRANT GUIDELINES

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for grants.

The Foundation makes inquiries to organizations it may wish to fund in accordance with its mission and established guidelines

Grants are made only to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the                 Internal Revenue Code.                                                                                                Multi year grants are considered                                                                                Grants are not made to individuals.

Grants are made to or for:

	Specific projects
	General operating support.
	Professional and staff development
	Agencies seeking to expand their services
	Matching funds or challenge grants
	Start-up costs for promising new organizations or programs that
	demonstrate sound management and clear goals relevant to the Foundation’s mission

Grant making emphasis is in Colorado, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida, but is not limited exclusively to those areas. Grants are also made to projects or organizations, which are national or international in scope, but affect the mission areas.

The Trustees review and act upon grant applications twice a year, in May and November. Applicants will be advised in advance of the exact deadline for submitting proposals, and will be notified of the Board’s decision within one week after the meeting.

The Trustees will distribute grants upon approval of the proposal, and receipt of the Grant Agreement signed by an authorized representative of the organization.

Upon completion of the project or program, the Foundation requires an evaluation and a brief report as described in the grant agreement.

For on-going programs, or multi-year support, periodic reports are expected as stated in the agreement.

The majority of grants range in size between $2500 and $10,000.