Grant Request - Over $2,500

Geographic Scope: DC metropolitan area

Focus Areas:

• Programs serving children with special needs
• Family support services
• Water safety and aquatic programs
• Accessible recreation and play facilities
• Teacher and therapist training
• Adaptive equipment and resources

Eligibility Requirements:

• Organizations must have current IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination letter prior to grant start date
• Local government agencies may apply
• If tax-exempt status is pending, explanation of application status must be provided

Funding Restrictions - Grant funds may NOT be used for:

• Indirect, overhead, or administrative costs
• Fundraising activities
• Projects that will result in profit for the applicant
• Salaries of existing staff members

Application Portal: Online registration and login required; applicants can save and edit applications

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