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1. Cover Letter- Must be on your organization's official stationary and should include the following:

   •  A brief description of your organization

   • The proposed program or project

   • The amount that you are requesting

2. Background Information 

   • History and purpose of the organization

   • Primary population served by the organization

3. Program Description

   • Detailed description of the proposed project or program including the goals and objectives.

   • The amount requested along with an explanation of how the funds will be used.

   • Evaluation plan

4. Financial & Legal Information

   • Organization's financial statement for the prior fiscal year (ex: if the year is 2011, then we would require financial information from the year 2010).

     • Audited Financials and Tax Form 990 are required if your budget is over $2,000,000. Please include ALL pages and audit notes.

     • At least Tax Form 990 is required if your budget does not exceed $2,000,000.

   • Detailed program budget (if applicable)

   • A copy of your current year Profit & Loss Statement AND Balance Sheet

   • A copy of your organization's IRS determination letter-501(c)3 status

5. Personnel Information

   • A brief introduction to the staff who will implement and work with the program

   • Officers and Board of Directors

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