Grantmaking Checklist

To help ensure you have everything you need when applying for a grant, we’ve prepared the following checklist for your convenience.Please have the following documents ready to upload before completing this application:

• Governing Board – Examples include Directors, Supervisors, School Board Members, Trustees, etc. Please include names, addresses, business and community affiliations, and the percentage of Board Members who contribute to your organization.
• Organization Budget – Please include your Board-approved annual Organization Budget for the current year including income and expenses. Please note that this is the budget for your entire organization, not the budget exclusive to your program.
• Proof of Non-Profit or Governmental Status – For nonprofits, this is an IRS verification of 501(c)(3) status. For schools, libraries, townships, and other governmental entities, this is a copy of documentation that shows governmental status.
• Audited Financials OR Form 990 – Please include your last audited financial statements including an opinion letter. If you do not have recent audited financial statements, please upload a copy of your most recently filed 990 tax form.

Grant Terms & Conditions

View our Grant Terms & Conditions regarding all grant awards. This explains the guidelines related to use of grant funds, organizational changes, grant disbursement, grant period and more.