Grant Request - Over $2,500

Application Process for Grants Over $2,500

Registration Required: Must register and login before accessing application form

Application Sections:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Organizational Background
3. Budget Summary
4. Personnel
5. Supplies and Equipment
6. Contracts
7. Other
8. Sustainability
9. Attachments

Cover Sheet - Required Fields (marked with *):

Name of Organization

Address of Organization (address line one, address line two, state, postal code)

Organization's Federal Tax Identification Number (if applicable)

Contact Person's First Name

Contact Person's Last Name

Contact Person's Email

Phone Number

Fax Number (optional)

Web Address (optional)

Project Title

Total Project Budget

Total Funding Request

Grant Period Start Date

Grant Period End Date

Dates of Prior JPMF Grants Received (if applicable)

Amounts of Prior JPMF Grants Received (if applicable)

Executive Summary of Project

Organizational Background Section - Required Fields (*):

Organizational Background Narrative (limit to one page)

- Provide brief history of organization
- Include general purpose/mission and objectives
- Describe scope of operations
- Detail current major programs/services
- Identify population served
- Specify location of service activities
- Highlight major accomplishments and capabilities
- Emphasize accomplishments of past year

• Statement of Purpose (limit to 50 words)
- Explain the problem, need, or issue - Estimate number of people who will benefit - Discuss how request will improve organization's ability to meet program or organizational goals

• Program Implementation and Evaluation Plan (limit to one page)
- Describe how grant funds will be utilized to further JPMF's mission - Identify existing community resources (facilities, people) to be used - List specific outcomes or objectives for project - Describe actions to achieve outcomes - Explain how progress will be measured - Provide timeline of project activities with major planning and implementation milestones - Describe resources (financial, partnerships, personnel) for project sustainability

• Staff Qualifications (if applicable)
- Describe qualifications and experience of principal staff members and instructors - Relate qualifications to project objectives - If staff not yet hired, provide job descriptions

Budget Summary Section:

Complete attached budget template with narratives

For each budget category, provide:

- Explanation of each item included
- Relevance to project
- How budget amount was determined (calculations)
- Source of all in-kind funds
- Description of additional revenue (such as fees)
- Plans for continued funding after grant period ends

Budget Categories:
1. Personnel
- Up to 5 positions with:
- Position title
- Rate
- Hours/percentage of time
- Grant Request Amount
- In-Kind Amount
- Fringe Benefits (if applicable)
- Personnel Narrative (explaining all personnel costs)

2. Supplies and Equipment (if applicable)
- Up to 5 items with:
- Description
- Rate
- Amount
- Grant Request Amount
- In-Kind Amount
- Supplies and Equipment Narrative

3. Contracts (if applicable)
- Up to 5 items with:
- Description
- Rate
- Amount
- Grant Request Amount
- In-Kind Amount
- Contracts Narrative

4. Other (if applicable)
- Up to 5 items with:
- Description
- Rate
- Amount
- Grant Request Amount
- In-Kind Amount
- Other Narrative

Sustainability Section - Required (*):

Describe plans for continuing project after grant period ends

Sustainability Narrative section

Required Attachments:
1. IRS Exemption Letter - Copy of current IRS tax-exempt determination letter (unless applicant is local government agency). If tax-exempt status is pending, provide explanation of application status. 501(c)(3) determination must be received prior to grant program beginning.
2. 990 Form - Copy of most recent 990 forms (if applicable)
3. Other Organizations - If other organizations will participate, provide names and letters describing their roles, specific activities agreed upon, and resources they will provide (if applicable)
4. Other Documents - Additional supporting documentation (if applicable)

File Requirements:

Maximum file size: 9.54 MB per document

Allowed file types: pdf, rtf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, csv, xlsx, xls

Drag and drop upload interface

Application Submission Process:
1. Complete all pages in order
2. Note that some fields (*) are required before moving to next page
3. Save at any time by clicking save icon at bottom right
4. Can return later to finish if not completed in one session
5. Do not clear browser cache or delete cookies until application completed
6. Review all information before clicking submit
7. Can go back to previous pages if necessary
8. Once submitted, cannot change any information
9. Receive confirmation email with copy of application
10. Can print application after submission

Important Notes:

Some fields are required before advancing to next page

All dollar amounts should be entered without commas

Form automatically calculates totals for budget sections

Application can be saved and edited multiple times before final submission