Grant Application Procedure

Organizations and individuals seeking a grant should submit a letter with the following criteria explained, as may be applicable:

Overview: Background information on the organization including a brief history, a description of the activities or services carried out by the organization, and a list of officers, directors, and board members.
Purpose of Request: (a) A detailed description of the proposed project including the need the project is intended to address, (b) the scope of the project in terms of geographic area and population to be served, goals and objectives, (c) the plan of action and a timetable, the time period to be covered by the requested grant, and (d) the amount of the grant requested and the benefits to be derived.
Finances: Provide a current budget of the organization/cause, and if applicable, a budget for the project, showing sources of other funding and the use of funds.
Supporting Documents: Exhibits consisting of newspaper clippings, photos, support letters, references, brochures, are welcome if they are appropriate.
Length: Application should not exceed 12 pages, with enclosures. Provide original and seven (7) copies.
Consideration: The Distribution Committee meets four (4) times a year. Applications should be directed to the Distribution Committee of the Glens Falls Foundation in care of Business Administrator D. Michael Niles by the 20th of March, June, September, and December, to be considered at the following month's Committee meeting.
Notification: Applicants will receive a written notice of the Committee’s Decision within ten (10) business days of the meeting.

Further information is available from D. Michael Niles, Foundation Business Administrator, at 761-7350.

Download a Grant Application by clicking here.

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