Grant Application Requirements
The following information is required as part of the grant application process:
- The organization's purpose and history.
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status.
- Your GuideStar Nonprofit Report (if applicable).
- Whether the organization is supported by United Way.
- The nature and extent of the problem you plan to address.
- How the proposed effort relates to the Foundation's program goals.
- Program objectives.
- Timeline of proposed activities.
- A breakdown of the project budget and the overall operations budget.
- A list of current funders with amounts.
- A list of your Board of Directors (if applicable).
- The amount requested from the Foundation.
- Percentage of the amount requested to the program's total budget and the agency's overall budget.
- A brief report explaining how the most recent grant from our Foundation was used (if applicable).
The Foundation may request a tour of the agency in order to gain a better understanding of the project or program, see first-hand who will be served, and assess the capacity of the potential grantee to carry out its objectives.
If funds are received, please note that the grant cannot be publicly announced without prior approval by The Greehey Family Foundation. Agencies also need to provide a brief report showing that funds were used as requested and that outcomes were achieved (if applicable).