Grant Application

Provide a brief history and overview of your organization, including your mission statement and goals.

Describe the specific purposes for which any infrastructure grant funds awarded from Helpers Community, Inc. will be used. Note: This year is for infrastructure funding only (i.e., roof/flooring repairs/replacement, plumbing/electrical system upgrades, fire safety equipment, conference tables and office furniture, equipment, etc.).

Demonstration of Need/Population Served: Describe the need or challenge being addressed by the proposed project.

Demonstration of Need/Population Served: Describe the need or challenge being addressed by the proposed project.

List the specific SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based) objectives of the project to be funded. Be as specific as possible in describing the tangible and measurable changes or results realized by your clients due to this funded project. (i.e., improved service delivery, increased number of clients served, enhanced safety and compliance, organizational sustainability, etc.). attendance, completion, year-to-year retention rates, milestones).

Describe your organization’s implementation plan and timeline for the program. (Include # of Staff & Volunteers needed). Describe how your organization will achieve the objectives of your project and the specific actions it will take to achieve results.

Describe any potential implementation challenges and what the strategy will be to meet those challenges. (i.e., permits, unforeseen costs). Do you anticipate a lack of funds from Federal, State and/or Regional Center grants or contracts? If so, what potential impact could this have on your budget process and operations. How do you anticipate managing or addressing this challenge? Given obstacles, how realistic is implementation during this calendar year?

Describe the criteria your organization will use to measure the success of the project or program

Match to Helpers Community Mission and Grant Priorities: Describe how a grant to your organization would further Helpers Community, Inc.’s mission and priorities.

Please describe any informal or formal relevant collaborative ventures your organization has established (or will establish) with other entities serving similar purposes that may be relevant to this grant request.

NOTE: Provide a detailed budget for the project, listing major expense categories. If it is a general operating request, enter “Not applicable.”

List any sources that have funded or may fund this project. Include any pending grant requests, providing entity name, amount requested, and current status.

NOTE: Provide a brief budget for your current fiscal year that breaks down the above overall total by category. (Suggested categories: program services, salaries, fundraising, capital improvements, equipment, recruiting, etc.). One budget item per line.

NOTE: Summarize any significant changes in your current year budget since initially established.