The Application Process

As of December 15th, 2003 the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Invited applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry or to discuss their request with staff before submitting an application.

One copy of the proposal should be submitted which includes the following:

• Complete George Family Foundation Grant Application Cover Page.
• Brief description of mission, history, background and capabilities of organization.
• Purpose of project or program: What will be accomplished?
• Statement of Need: What problems will be addressed and solved?
• Relevance: How does the project relate to the interests of the Foundation?
• Implementation: How will the project be carried out? Workplan? Timelines?
• Collaboration: How will the applicant work with others? What are major sources of support?
• Future Funding: How will the program be sustainable?
• Staff: What are the capabilities of those responsible for the project?
• Evaluation Plan: How will results be evaluated?
• George Family Foundation support: How will this grant be used?

Please attach the following additional information:

• Copy of IRS letter certifying your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
• Copy of organization’s budget for current fiscal year.
• Copy of latest audit or financial statement.
• Listing of Board of Directors and affiliations.
• Listing of current funders.

Proposals should be received by May 30 for review at the Fall meeting or October 30 for review at the Spring meeting. Download a Grant Application Cover Page.