Instructions

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Type the name and Tax ID of your organization.

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List the physical address, phone, and fax including area code.

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List city, state, and Zip code.

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Check the county (s) in which the program will be completed.

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List contact person's email and the organization website.  If there is no website, list N/A.

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List contact person, title, and sign.

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Indicate whether your organization is a 501(c)(3).

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Indicate whether your organization receives funding from the local United Way.

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List the name of the project.

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Check one Area of Focus for the project grant.

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List total project budget.

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List amount of project grant request.

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Provide a brief description of the history of your organization.

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List the mission statement for your organization.

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List the key programs and services of your organization.

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Describe the grant request in a clear and concise manner.

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Describe the need for this project in the community. 

Who will be served by this proposed project? 

Include demographics on populations and geographic area to be served.

List others in your community working on this issue.

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How will you measure impact and results?

How will the project be evaluated? 

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If the project is a collaborative effort, please describe the collaboration and list all partners.

Attach signed letters of support from each organization involved in the collaboration.

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List other funding sources for this project.

List current funds and pending grants of $1,000 or more.

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List the start date and completion date for the project.

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Highlight the background and expertise of the staff working on this project.

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Provide an overall summary of the project.

Question

Answer

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Must an organization be a 501(c)(3) to apply for a grant?

An organization must have its 501(c)(3) status to apply. 

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Can an organization with provisional 501(c)(3) status apply?

No, your organization must have received its tax exemption from the IRS.

3

If another organization is serving as my fiscal agent, can I apply for a grant?

No, an organization must have received its tax exemption from the IRS.

4

What counties will Impact San Antonio fund? 

Nonprofits serving Bexar, Atascosa, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson are eligible to apply for funding.

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What types of grants will Impact San Antonio fund?

Impact San Antonio will fund project grants in five Areas of Focus.

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What are the Areas of Focus for the project grants?

They are Culture, Education, Environment, Family, Environment, and Health & Wellness.

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What is the amount of the project grant?

In 2008, Impact San Antonio will award a $100,000 project grant. 

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Can I submit a grant application for an existing project?

Nonprofit organizations may submit a grant application for a new or existing project.

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Will Impact San Antonio fund operational grants?

Impact San Antonio will not fund operational grants at this time.

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What types of grants will Impact San Antonio not fund?

Impact San Antonio will not fund the following activities: partisan or legislative activities, political lobbying, general operating expenses, debt reduction, endowments, individuals, bridge or interim financing, individual churches or other bodies of worship, or religious organizations where the sole or primary focus is proselytizing.

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Must I use the Impact San Antonio grant application?

Grantseekers must use the Impact San Antonio grant application.  It can be downloaded from the website www.impactsanantonio.org.

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Must an organization serve only women to qualify for funding from Impact San Antonio?

No, Impact San Antonio will fund any 501(c)(3) meeting its funding criteria.

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Can the Impact San Antonio grant be the sole supporter of a project?

If $100,000 covers the full cost of the project, a nonprofit organization can apply to Impact San Antonio for the full amount.

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How long will a nonprofit organization have to complete the work?

After funds are received, the nonprofit organization will have 24 months to expend the project funds.

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Must an organization have a financial audit to apply for funding?

It is preferred that a nonprofit organization have a financial audit for the last two years.  If one is not available, financial statements for the last two years must be submitted.

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When will the project grant be awarded?

The project grant will be awarded at the Annual Grants meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Jump Start Performance Company.

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When will the nonprofit organization receive the project funds?

The nonprofit organization will receive the project grant in November, 2008.