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GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The 2023 grant application period is now open. All applications must be received electronically by March 1, 2023. Only electronic copies of applications submitted to grants@bethlongwellfoundation.org will be accepted.
Only electronic copies of applications are accepted. No hard copies are considered.
Please read About Us before writing your grant.
GRANT CATEGORIES
Open grants are available to any tax-exempt organization that assists children or people living in the SF bay area.
This year the Beth Longwell Foundation is only accepting applications for grants in the category of childhood education.
The Foundation generally does not make grants for capital improvements, indirect costs, or overhead.
OPEN GRANT REQUEST
There is no prescribed application form for grant proposals. Proposals must include all required items and should address the evaluation criteria. Only the original grant proposal should be submitted for consideration. To date, an average open grant has been $2500.
The following items must be submitted with all grant proposals:
- A one-page cover letter on the organization's letterhead signed by the chief executive of the organization, researcher, or other appropriate individual requesting the funds.
- A one page executive summary. The first paragraph should include the project title, dollar amount requested, and the purpose of the grant. Please include program coordinator contact information including email address.
- No more than a three-page detailed proposal in as brief a form as possible giving the amount requested; the specific purpose: its need, plan of action, and projected outcomes; the number of participants, schools, etc. to be involved and, if applicable, the sources of other funding for this specific project. (We do not need a copy of your organization's financial audit.)
- A detailed one-page budget for the entire project. Be specific indicating how BLF funds will be allocated. If other funds will be used to support the project, include their amount and source.
- A copy of the organization's IRS Department of Treasury ruling. Only organizations exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) may be considered for grants. (No IRS ruling is needed for public schools). The IRS ruling is not considered part of the four page maximum.
Depending on the status of the project, an organization may resubmit a proposal for continued funding.
HOW PROPOSALS ARE EVALUATED
Grant proposals are evaluated according to the following criteria. Proposals are not required to meet all seven of the defined conditions. Rather, the criteria serve as a guideline for organizations to develop grant proposals and for the Foundation to select qualified applicants.
1. Improvement of Student Achievement
- Project's goals and objectives contribute to student achievement.
- Proposal identifies target population and explains how project will address relevant gaps.
- The number of students/teachers affected by the project is appropriate.
2. Innovation and Creativity
- Project has a clear element of originality relative to the organization or the field.
- Project reflects creative or innovative use of practices, tools, personnel, and other resources.
3. Assessment of Outcomes
- Project's goals and objectives are clearly defined and measurable where appropriate.
4. Research Basis, if applicable
- Project describes the rational for research and key information that will be addressed with these funds.
5. Achievable Implementation
- Timeline is realistic and includes a specific start and end date.
- Proposal identifies clear roles and responsibilities for each aspect of implementation.
6. Collaboration
- If applicable, describe other stakeholder involvement, including a specific commitment of support from the organization's leadership.
- Project includes partnerships and/or connections within the organization and outside the organization.
7. Cost Effectiveness
- Proposal reflects efficient use of existing organization resources in addition to the requested resources.
- Total grant request is commensurate with identified program requirements
- Proposal indicates specifically how BLF funds will be allocated
Please submit your completed application electronically to the following email address by March 1, 2023:
grants@bethlongwellfoundation.org
In the subject line, please type: Attn: Committee on Grants
No hard copies of applications will be accepted. The 2023 grant application period closes on March 1, 2023. All applications must be received by March 1, 2023. No late applications will be considered.
