Eyesight Foundation of Alabama - General Grant Program

How to Apply

1. Complete the Online Grant Application at eyesightfoundation.org/online-grant-application/

2. Application Sections

#### Section A - Organization Information
- Organization name and tax ID
- Mailing and street address
- Contact information for organization primary contact and project primary contact
- Project title and description
- Total project budget and amount requested
- Indicate if this is a new request or continuation/renewal

#### Section B - Project Budget Form
- Use accepted accounting classifications and terminology
- Download budget form from application portal
- Submit to torrey@uab.edu with subject line: "Grant Application and [project name]"
- If funded, use same worksheet to report actual expenses and variances at end of funding period

#### Section C - New Request Application (answer all questions)
1. Organization Background: Mission, history, major programs, accomplishments, collaborations
2. Project or Program: Specific eye care need; goals and objectives; activities; key personnel and qualifications; organizations involved; other similar services
3. Project Evaluation: Effectiveness criteria; methods to analyze results; who will assess results
4. Project Continuation: Plans to continue beyond this funding period (donations, other grants, earned income, insurance reimbursements, etc.)
5. Additional Funding: List other foundations/sources where proposal submitted with amounts and status (approved/declined/pending)
6. Factors that May Influence Funding: Internal or external issues affecting project or organization funding
7. References: If never received ESFA funding, provide three professional references familiar with organization's work

#### Section D - Continuation Request Application (for renewal/continuation)
Stewardship Report on Prior Funding - Answer all questions:
1. List original goals and how they were met; describe current status toward meeting special terms/conditions
2. Impact on served population; whether reached original target population; use measurable indicators
3. List changes in organization since award (leadership, personnel, mission, funding, etc.)
4. Describe variances from initial plans (budget, scope, collaborators, etc.); explain how and why
5. Describe unanticipated results (positive/negative); what was learned
6. Adjustments to be made based on changes/variances/results
7. Funding from other sources; progress toward securing future funding
8. Internal or external factors affecting funding or organization's financial position
9. Whether collaborative/cooperative efforts proceeded as planned
10. Other important outcomes from award
11. Plans to share results or findings
12. Acknowledgment of funding source; provide copies of printed recognition
13. Additional comments, recommendations, or feedback

3. Supporting Documentation (Not required of UAB applicants; all others must submit by email)
- Current operating budget
- Income and expense statement for last fiscal year
- Tax return or audited financial statement
- List of current Board of Directors with affiliations
- IRS tax-exempt letter

4. Submission
- Email all materials to: torrey@uab.edu
- Subject line: "Grant Application and [project name]"
- Submit Section C or D based on application type (new or continuation)