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
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