GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA

The Tallmadge Foundation offers opportunities for grants quarterly. The deadlines are January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15. Your application must be submitted by the deadline to be considered. You will be notified once the approvals are complete.

The information you will need to include on the application will help the Allocation Committee make a decision regarding the possible funding of your project/program. The more detailed, the better. We offer the included checklist of criteria our Allocations Committee uses to help determine if your application meets the Foundation’s mission. Please consider this carefully as you submit your application.

Please note that the request requires a signature from your Administrator (example: director, president of the organization, building principal, etc..), in addition to your own signature. This signature ensures that appropriate administrative personnel are aware of the submission of your grant. A letter of authority is acceptable.

We wish you success in your endeavor.

GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA

The Allocations Committee will review each application for the following:

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

• No grants to individuals for personal benefit
• No grants for capital equipment, unless it is an imperative part of the whole project/program.
• No grants for operating budgets
• No grants for functions covered by tax dollars
• No grants for previously incurred debt

ADDITIONAL PRIORITY: 

• Innovative projects/programs to enrich learning and development
• Cultural events and fine arts projects/programs
• Seminars, workshops, lectures and symposiums
• Recreational projects/programs

RUBRIC:

1. Is the proposed project consistent with the Foundation’s mission?  (20 points)
2. Is the statement of the proposed project clear?  (5 points)
3. Are the objectives clearly stated? (10 points)
4. Are the procedures to be followed clearly described?  Are the methods and needed materials specified?  (10 points)
5. Is a tentative schedule/schedule of events, and completion date stated?  (5 points)
6. Are the plans for evaluating the project clearly stated? Does the project/program have a degree of probability to accomplish its objectives within the parameters established?  (10 points)
7. Is the budget request reasonable and sufficiently detailed? Is there evidence of fiscal responsibility and accountability? (10 points)
8. Does this proposal show evidence of becoming self-supporting or ceasing to exist after the goal is met? Is this a new project/program or similar to an on-going project/program? If it is an on-going project/program, does the proposal show a plan of sustainability? (10 points)
9. Is the proposed project/program unique to the community? Unique/innovative does not necessarily mean new technology. (20 points)

Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Foundation will take one of these actions:

• Approve an application for funding
• Request grant applicant(s) provide additional information
• Ask the applicant to attend a review meeting
• Return the application with suggestions for resubmitting
• Reject the application.

The Allocations Committee will present their recommendations to the Tallmadge Foundation Executive Committee for approval. The Committee Chair will notify Grant awardees once the approvals are complete.

GRANT APPLICATION

GRANT APPLICATION

Date

ORGANIZATION: 

NAME OF ORGANIZATION

APPLICANT’S NAME

TITLE

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

STATE/ZIP

PHONE

EMAIL

ADMINISTRATOR

ADMINISTRATOR: 

(Example: director, president of the organization, building principal, etc.. )

NAME

PHONE

PROJECT INFORMATION:

PROJECT INFORMATION:

PROJECT TITLE

DATE(S) OF PROJECT

COMPLETION DATE

PROJECTED COST

AMOUNT REQUESTED

AUDIENCE SERVED BY PROPOSED PROJECT

TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Grants are subject to the following terms and conditions: grantees must use the grant only for the purpose described in the grant application, subject to any additional conditions set forth in the grant award letter. Grantees must complete the project/program and use the grant funds within 13 months after the date of the award letter. Upon completion of the project/program, grantee must submit a follow-up report and return any unexpended funds within 6 weeks of such completion. Grantees must notify the Foundation immediately if they cannot perform in accordance with the terms of the grant, materially change their mission or activities. In these circumstances, grantees may be required to return the grant. If awarded a grant, the organization gives the Tallmadge Foundation permission to use organization names and logos in their marketing and promotional materials, including but not limited to, print and online.

We affirm that all information contained herein is accurate and agree to the Terms & Conditions set forth.

Administrator

Administrator

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Applicant

Applicant

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ADMINISTRATOR NAME

APPLICANT NAME

Date

Date

PROJECT/PROGRAM MISSION ABSTRACT

PROJECT/PROGRAM MISSION ABSTRACT:

Explain how your proposal will fit the Tallmadge Foundation’s Mission Statement.

PROJECT DETAILS

PROJECT/PROGRAM OUTLINE

PROJECT/PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Specifically outline the scope, objectives and steps to completion of your proposal.

PROJECT/PROGRAM OUTLINE

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Are there any other applications pending for this proposal?

APPROVALYesNo

If YES, indicate below how many applications are pending and for what amount. Elaborate, if necessary.

# of Applications

Amount requested: $

BUDGET:

BUDGET:

Show your project/program budget. Be as specific as possible.

(Example: honorarium, audio video needs, room rental, advertising, etc.)

 

BUDGET DETAILS

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

Indicate how you will evaluate the success of your project/program.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

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