THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION

Grant Guidelines

The Montclair Foundation is a tax-exempt community foundation founded in 1979 to support not-for-profit organizations that meet health, educational, cultural, social service and quality of life needs in Montclair and environs.  Grants are generally awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.  No grants are awarded to individuals. 

Grant proposals should be sent to the Montclair Foundation by September 1 or March 1 for consideration at our Fall or Spring Board Meetings.  Action on proposals may be deferred; however, all organizations will be notified promptly as to the status of all requests.  Proposals received after the deadlines will not be considered. 

GRANT PROPOSAL FORMAT:  Please include the application form and the following information in your proposal:

1.      PROPOSAL SUMMARY:  (one page)

Please summarize the purpose of your organization, the reason your organization is requesting this grant, the anticipated outcomes and the benefit to the Montclair community.

2.      PROPOSAL NARRATIVE: (up to two pages)

a.      A brief summary of your organization’s history, mission and goals, including current programs and accomplishments and your staffing structure

b.      A description of the program or project for which funds are being sought, including the following:

                                                               i.      Is this a new initiative or an ongoing part of the organization

                                                             ii.      Statement of needs/problems addressed and the constituency served

                                                            iii.      Your relationships with organizations that address similar needs

c.      A brief explanation of how your organization measures the effectiveness of the program/project.  Describe your criteria for a successful program and how your organization assesses its results.

d.      If you have received funding from the Montclair Foundation in the last two years, a brief report documenting the use of grant funds including applicable assessments.

3.      ATTACHMENTS (required)

a.      Financial Information

                                                               i.      Most recent audited financial statement or Form 990

                                                             ii.      A current organizational and project budget that identifies all sources of revenue and expenses for the program or project

                                                            iii.      A list of other sources of funding that are being solicited and your status to date with those sources

b.      Other materials

                                                               i.      Your current IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

                                                             ii.      List of your current Board of Directors

Application Form - (MS Word Document)

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