New Ulm Area Foundation General Grants

Grant Application Process

Submission Deadlines:

Spring Grant Deadline: March 15 (awards announced in May)

Fall Grant Deadline: August 15 (awards announced in October)

Application Method: Online form available at newulmareafoundation.org/grant-application-form-page/

Preparation Tips:

Review NUAF Grant Guidelines before applying

Suggested approach: Type longer responses in a separate document, then copy and paste into online form fields

PDF list of all data entry fields available to help with preparation

Required Information and Attachments

Organization Information:
1. Organization name
2. Address
3. Phone number
4. Contact person name and email

Project Information:
1. Project name
2. Total project budget
3. Amount requested from NUAF
4. Geographic area served (must be within ISD 88)
5. Focus area(s): Arts, Education, Historic Preservation, or Community Enhancement

Project Description Document (PDF or DOC format):

Project start and completion dates

Project description and purpose

Target population and number of beneficiaries (with methodology)

Similar projects in the community (similarities and differences)

Justification for community need

Evaluation plans for measuring success and results

Project Funding and Sustainability:
1. How NUAF funds will be used
2. Efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources and status
3. Project promotion and marketing plans, including acknowledgment of NUAF funding
4. Organizational plans for project sustainability and ongoing funding needs

Required Attachments:
1. 501(c)(3) Certification: Copy of U.S. Treasury letter certifying 501(c)(3) public charity status OR signed fiscal agent agreement (if applicable)
2. Previous Grants History: List of past NUAF grant applications with years and amounts awarded
3. Board of Directors: Names, occupations, and affiliations
4. Project Personnel: Names, titles, duties, and availability for project duration
5. Financial Documentation: Most recent annual financial report; brief narrative about other organizational programs if project is part of larger organization
6. Project Budget: Complete budget showing income (grants, donations, existing funds, revenue) and expenses

Certification:

Applicant must certify that information is accurate

Applicant must be authorized by organization to submit application

Organization agrees to hold NUAF harmless from claims related to the grant process

Submission:

Completed applications submitted online

Confirmation email sent to applicant upon submission with date and time stamp