Know the Details

To ensure a timely and competitive application, you should be aware of certain critical pieces of information when considering a sponsor. Before you begin an application, make sure you know:

1. Eligibility Requirements of Sponsor

   • Tax Status – Must the organization have its 501 (c3) Tax Exempt ID Number from the IRS at application time or award time?
   • Organizational Status – Must the organization be an officially incorporated non-profit with a Board of Directors and officially recorded By-laws? 
   • Qualifications Status – Does the organization meet all other qualifications such as, amount of income received

2. Funding Availability  

   • Sponsor Priorities
   • Timing of Funding
   • Amount of Funding
   • Stage of Development of the Organization or Program When Seeking Funding

3. Critical Dates  

   • When is the Preliminary Proposal or Letter of Intent to Apply Due? 
   • When is the Full Proposal Due – Receipt or Postmark? 
   • What is the Time Schedule for Review? 
   • What is the Notification of Result Date? 
   • What is the Start Date of a Funded Proposal? 
   • What is the Initial Budget Period? 
   • What is the Total Project Period?

4. Sponsor Communications

   • Can You Call or E-mail the Program Officer with Questions? 
   • Will the Program Officer Review Proposal Drafts? 
   • Will the Program Officer Review Project Budgets?