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,``i�K4l Tea' Lr+ d' A< tlAikYF` Ji'!< E% t�«. C G-.#+iY?kR4iAlit:Perilt%- i't. @W# CCU :t3HiYCS� %�dp'iA.3fIR}q�F1M.. "' S: Y�Y" T:A'iJAiFik"W9'i'.G'+•[M�Yat... ?.:' -' ..... -' Depending on the quality and feasibility of activities proposed for funding, the Foundation may award up to approximately $5 million during this funding cycle. The Foundation is not obligated to commit this maximum amount if, in the judgment of the Board, there are insufficient proposals meeting the award criteria. Continuation of funding to applicants whp are awarded multi- year grants is subject to satisfactory progress and funding availability. Activities funded under this announcement are eligible for a maximum of three years, but applications may be submitted during the third year for additional years. Funding will be delivered to the grant recipient semiannually during the Foundation's fiscal year. Following the first installment, the remaining installments will be contingent upon receipt of a written report documenting satisfactory progress on the project. Such a report shall include a financial statement. c A "ukaa F j w ir¢{..k E- dleI�v.�r£,. of The following points highlight the Foundation's grant 3° application procedures. However, please refer to the attached proposal instruction package for complete details. I. Complete the attached Application Form, including the required cover page. 2. Prepare a Narrative Proposal — The proposal preferably should be typed, single- spaced, single -sided on standard -size (8%" x I I "), white paper. The Foundation discourages applicants from unnecessarily expensive color inserts and elaborate presentations. Please do not provide additional materials such as letters of support, videos, cassettes, CDs, books, or similar material. The narrative proposal should not exceed 12 pages, and the following information should be included: a. Organization Information (not to exceed I page) Provide the organization's mission statement, goals, and /or objectives. Also provide a brief summary of the organization's history, its current programs, activities, and accomplishments. b. Application Description (not to exceed 10 pages; should address each of the following, preferably in the order below) (i) Demonstrate that the application meets one or more funding priorities under this Program Announcement. (ii) Identify the constituency and geographic area of North Carolina to be served and explain how the target population will benefit from the project. (iii) Define the specific goals and objectives of the project. (iv) Describe the primary activities and the approach the organization will take in implementing the project. (v) If one or more other organizations will be collab- orating in the project, identify them and describe their programmatic and /or budgetary roles. (vi) Describe how the project will be sustained beyond the term of the grant, or how the results achieved will have lasting value beyond the grant - funded activities. Expected Outcomes (not to exceed I page) Define the expected outcomes of the project and describe the evaluation plan for tracking and measuring the progress and the short, intermediate, and long -term outcomes of the project. Attachments — In addition to the 12 -page narrative proposal, the applicant should submit all information required with the exception of the organization's annual report, if it is unavailable: a. Board of Directors — Provide a list of the organi- zation's Board of Directors and board positions (or similar governing officers or elected officials) along with their occupations and community affiliations. b. Staff — Provide a list of key staff members who will be involved in the grant project and their respective responsibilities. c. Financial Statements — Provide the most recent fiscal year -end financial statements (audited, if available), or the organization's most recent budget. d. Annual Report — Include the organization's annual report, if available. e. Project Timeline — Provide a detailed timeline for the duration of the project. f. Project Budget— Provide an itemized project budget, including information about anticipated costs and sources of funding. All major project expenses such as salaries, fees for special project consultants or staff, facilities rental or other costs, travel expenses, administrative expenses, and printing and publication costs should be itemized. The project budget should The Golden LEAF Foundation Program Announcement