Key Biscayne Community Foundation grant application

Key Biscayne Community Foundation
Grant Guidelines and Application Form

All organizations applying for grants from the Foundation should complete a Registration form and submit updated documentation.

Foundation Priorities:
The Foundation is most likely to fund projects that:

Enhance the quality of life in the Key Biscayne community (for example, the arts, the environment, and educational programs for persons of all ages);
Build on strengths and assets of people and organizations of Key Biscayne and engage in effective community development and problem solving;
Promote philanthropy and community service;
Promote cooperation and collaboration among the organizations of the Key Biscayne community;
Promote leadership and development of resources in identifying and meeting local needs;
Respond creatively and in a timely manner to existing or emerging community interests and challenges.

Grant Range:
Grants generally range from $500 - $2500

Special Initiative Grants:
The Foundation will, on occasion, develop special initiatives that address a community issue or need. Information regarding these initiatives will be available on the Foundation website as they are developed.

Eligibility:
501 (c) 3

Limitations:
Programs generally not considered are:

Programs involving specifically religious or sectarian activities
Political activities or organizations

Review Process:
Grant applications will follow the following procedure:

Applications will be screened by staff or grants committee member
The Grants committee will review the applications.
A site visit or meeting with the applicant will be scheduled if necessary.
A recommendation will be brought to the full Board for vote.
Applicants will be notified in writing of the Board decision.

Grant Application
Fill out the following form or download the printable version Application Form.pdf (Acrobat Reader Required)

Date of Submission:

Name of Organization:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

e-mail:

Registration Complete?

Yes • No
Date:
Updated as of:

Project Title:

Target Population:

Amount Requested:

Discretionary Grant ($500.00-$2500.00)
Ritz-Carlton Youth Safety Grant ($500.00-$1000.00)
Community Building Grant ($1000.00-$2500.00)

Budget:

The Budget should include:

The total cost of the project. This should include the amount sought from the Foundation, as well as other planned sources of support, if necessary, and the status of these requests. Describe your plans, as appropriate, for sustaining the project when grant funds expire.
A line-item budget reflecting all expenses and income for the project.
Identification of how the Foundation money is to be spent.

Collaborating organizations:

Assistance and Support is available through the Foundation office at www.keybiscaynefoundation.org. We strongly support organizations working in collaboration with each other. If your organization would like to be linked to another with similar interests in the matters of this grant (i.e. recruiting volunteers, participants, etc.) please contact the Foundation office.

Narrative:

The Narrative should include, in no more than 2 typed pages, using 12 pt. font.

The history and mission of your organization.
An in depth description of the proposed project including:
- How your proposal will enhance the quality of life for the Key Biscayne community.
- Your project’s objectives and proposed strategies, activities and timeline for achieving them.
- An estimate of how many volunteers will be involved in your project.
- How you will measure your success.
- If applicable, list any organizations you will be partnering with in the project.