Apply for Funding

How to Apply for Funding

Grant requests are considered from nonprofit, charitable organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code.  To be considered for a grant, your organization should submit the following information:

A proposal limited to 4 pages describing the proposed project.  The proposal should include the following information:

  • Name and address of the organization
  • Contact name, title and phone number
  • Geographic area and people served
  • Need for the project
  • Goals and Objectives
  • Activities to be undertaken
  • Changes or improvements that will result
  • Line item budget identifying projected expenses and income
  • Funding sources committed and those approached
  • Other nonprofit or public partners for the project/work
  • Evaluation plans or how the results will be measured

Attachments

  • Copy of organization letter of tax exempt status from the IRS
  • Most recent financial statement
  • List of board of directors of the organization

Grant requests or questions about the grant guidelines should be sent to: 

Jera G. Stribling

The Gratitude Foundation

P.O. Box 530095

Birmingham, Alabama 35253

[email protected]

Grant Requests Due – September 1st