Jen Estill

Foundations offering a $15,000 grant be like, "Just send us the following." Organizational Information 1. Organization Name 2. Legal Status and EIN (Employer Identification Number) 3. Founding Date 4. Mission Statement 5. Vision Statement 6. Values and Principles 7. Board of Directors Information (names, bios, roles) 8. Staff Information (names, bios, roles) 9. Organizational Chart 10. Annual Reports 11. IRS Determination Letter 12. State Incorporation Certificate 13. Current Bylaws 14. Strategic Plan 15. List of Affiliations and Partnerships 16. Organizational History and Milestones Financial Information 1. Detailed Budget for the Proposed Project 2. Organizational Budget 3. Most Recent Audited Financial Statements 4. Profit and Loss Statements 5. Balance Sheets 6. Funding Sources and Revenue Streams 7. Current Fiscal Year Operating Budget 8. List of Major Funders and Donors 9. Funding Sustainability Plan 10. 501(c)(3) Status Confirmation 11. Copies of Past Grant Agreements 12. Letters of Commitment from Funders Project-Specific Information 1. Project Title 2. Project Description 3. Goals and Objectives 4. Target Population 5. Needs Assessment 6. Expected Outcomes and Impact 7. Evaluation Plan 8. Implementation Timeline 9. Project Budget Narrative 10. Logic Model or Theory of Change 11. Work Plan or Action Plan 12. Risk Management Plan 13. Sustainability Plan for the Project 14. Scalability Plan 15. Letters of Support or Collaboration 16. Project Personnel (names, roles, bios) 17. Community Involvement Plan 18. Plans for Reporting and Accountability 19. Marketing and Outreach Plan 20. Detailed Use of Funds Documentation and Evidence 1. Copies of Previous Project Reports 2. Evaluation Reports 3. Success Stories and Case Studies 4. Testimonials from Beneficiaries 5. Research and Data Supporting the Need for the Project 6. Press Clippings and Media Coverage 7. Photographs and Videos of Past Work 8. Sample Materials (brochures, flyers, etc.) 9. Social Media and Online Presence Information 10. Awards and Recognitions Compliance and Legal Requirements 1. Conflict of Interest Policy 2. Non-Discrimination Policy 3. Whistleblower Policy 4. Document Retention and Destruction Policy 5. Most Recent IRS Form 990 6. Insurance Certificates 7. Proof of Compliance with Local, State, and Federal Laws 8. List of Current and Pending Lawsuits 9. Certificates of Good Standing Additional Information 1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 2. Staff and Volunteer Training Programs 3. Internal Evaluation Processes 4. Board Meeting Minutes 5. Client or Beneficiary Demographics 6. Detailed Description of Service Delivery Methods 7. Technological Infrastructure 8. Environmental Impact and Sustainability Efforts 9. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies and Initiatives 10. Program Replication Plans 11. Backup Plans and Contingencies 12. Capacity Building Plans 13. Details of Volunteer Programs 14. Collaborations and Partnerships Plans 15. Plans for Publicity and Media Relations Other Requirements 1. Executive Summary 2. Cover Letter 3. Table of Contents 4. Abstract or Summary of Proposal 5. Appendices (as needed) 6. Resumes or CVs of Key Personnel 7. Certificates of Completion for Required Training (e.g., grant management) 8. Performance Metrics and Benchmarks 9. Site Visit Reports 10. Demographic Data of Target Population 11. Geographical Area Served 12. Cultural Competency Initiatives 13. Ethical Considerations and Approaches 14. Feedback and Improvement Mechanisms Communication and Follow-Up 1. Contact Information for Project Leader 2. Preferred Communication Methods 3. Timeline for Communication and Reporting 4. Grant Agreement and Terms of Acceptance 5. Templates for Regular Progress Updates 6. Framework for Post-Grant Evaluation 7. Plans for Long-Term Relationship Building

Parking is so obviously not The Problem in Detroit. Residents know where to street park. Not being able to find parking downtown is a skill issue, or an “I don’t want to walk four blocks to reach my destination” thing. Try parking in any ‘big city,’ it takes 20 mins and is $100.