NAME OF ORGANIZATION APPLYING FOR FUNDING

This is the legal name of your organization.  It should be the same as on your IRS Determination letter and/or IRS Form 990.  It is important to include proof of your tax-exempt status. These forms can be scanned in and emailed to the Community Foundation at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  If you are unable to scan in the documents and email them, they can be mailed or delivered to the Foundation office at PO Box 846, 1101 11th Avenue, Menominee, MI  49858.  Your application will be considered INCOMPLETE if this information is not attached.  Examples of qualifying organizations are volunteer clubs and organizations, scout groups, government institutions, educational institutions, etc.   

YEAR FOUNDED

This is the year your organization was incorporated and/or the year your organization was officially formed.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Person responsible for the daily operations of your organization. 

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION

This is the mailing address of the person in charge of your organization. Include the city, state and zip code. 

CONTACT PERSON

This is the person in charge of the project.

ADDRESS

This is the mailing address of the contact person in charge of this project.  Use this only if mailing address is different from above. Include the city, state and zip code.   

PHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER & EMAIL ADDRESS

This is the information for the contact person. Include fax number and email address if available.

PROJECT NAME

This is the name of your project.  

PURPOSE OF GRANT

This is a brief summary of your project. 

PROJECT START DATE

This is the date your project will begin.  The Foundation grant year continues for one year from the date of the grant award announcements.  

AMOUNT REQUESTED

This is the amount of money you are requesting from the Foundation to cover your project.   

SIGNATURES

Signatures are required.

ARE YOU A PREVIOUS GRANT RECIPIENT?

If your organization has received a grant in previous years, check the yes box.  If no grant has been awarded, go on to Section III. 

IF YES, YEAR OF AWARD AND AMOUNT

If you answered yes to the above question, write the year the grant was awarded and the amount of the grant. 

PROJECT NAME

This is the name of your previous project.   

BRIEF SUMMARY

This is a brief summary of your previous project. 

These are the dates (from start to finish) you plan to run your project.

This is the area your project will cover (i.e., Marinette School District, Menominee County etc.). 

TOTAL PROJECT COST

This is the amount you expect your project to cost for completion.

Begin with a half-page summary.  Briefly explain why your organization is requesting this grant, what goals you hope to achieve and how you will spend the funds if the grant is made.    

3. NEW OR ONGOING        

Is this a new or on-going project? Describe.  Is the project you are proposing a project your organization is designating as "new" (never been tried before)?  Does your organization believe a grant will help complete a project now in progress?  Is this a project that continues year after year and you would like a grant from the Foundation to continue with your success? 

4. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Explain your plan to accomplish your goals and objectives for this project. Give a timetable for implementation.  Is specific training needed to accomplish these goals?

5. OTHER PARTNERS

Are there other partners in the project? Explain.  Does your organization plan to use a sponsoring organization or other agencies to implement your plan? 

6. CONTINGENCY PLAN

If you are not granted full funding, do you have a contingency plan? Describe. For example, your project requires you to have $4000 to complete the project and you are granted only $1500, can you complete your plan and/or how would the extra funds be subsidized?  Can you continue with this project?  Will the project have to be continued into another year?  Can the project be altered and still accomplish your goals and objectives?