2016 Nonprofit Toolbox – Grant Application Supplement
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Review the Instructions document found on our website for guidance on completing this Grant Application Supplement. Applicants must have completed their Nonprofit Organizational Profile and Common Grant Application through the online portal and submit this Grant Application Supplement and any required attachments to be considered for funding.
Organization Name:
1. Request: What is the issue for which the organization is requesting Nonprofit Toolbox support? (Choose One)Organizational AssessmentBoard DevelopmentFinancial ManagementHuman ResourcesMarketing PlanningResource DevelopmentStrategic PlanningSuccession PlanningTechnology AssessmentTechnology ImplementationOther (specify below)If you selected “Other” up above, specify the nature of your request here:
2. What is your organization's highest priority management, organizational problem or challenge that you want to address through the Nonprofit Toolbox award? Describe the current situation that is causing you to make this request.(2,000 characters)
3. How do you think consulting services can help to address this issue? Why is it critical for an independent consultant to assist your organization in addressing the identified challenge?(1,000 characters)
4. What specific outcomes do you hope to achieve through assistance from the Nonprofit Toolbox program? What impact do you hope it will have on the work of your organization?(2,000 characters)
5. Describe any work that has taken place at your organization regarding this issue (e.g. preliminary research or planning, previous consultants, staff or board committee work, training, etc.). Which staff and/or board positions will be engaged in the Nonprofit Toolbox project and in what roles?(1,500 characters)
6. What barriers (perceived or real) exist to resolving or addressing this situation at your organization? (500 characters)
7. When will your organization (board, staff, volunteers, etc.) be ready to invest the necessary time and energy to begin working on this problem or challenge?(250 characters)
8. What resources (funds and human capacity) will the organization dedicate and/or utilize to implement the outcome(s) of the Nonprofit Toolbox award? (750 characters)
9. Attachments / Included?
For all applications:
- A copy of your current strategic plan if you have one (Microsoft Word or PDF format)
- Board Information Form ( The form was updated in 2016; be sure to use the form found on the website.
- Copy of the completed Technology Assessment
- Technology Implementation Award Match Commitment Form (please email us at for the form)
New in 2016:Organizational Capacity applicants are required to contribute 5% to 10% of the consulting engagement costs, based on the organization’s budget. Organizations with budgets under $250,000 are required to contribute 5% of the consulting engagement costs; organizations with budgets over $250,000 are required to contribute 10% of the consulting engagement costs. Costs vary based on the type of project; grantee contributions are expected to range from $250 to $1,100.
Yes, I agree to contribute 5% or 10% of the consulting engagement costs.
Authorizing signatures: Typing in your name acts as your official signature and certifies that you have personally reviewed this Grant Application Supplement and that the information presented is complete and meets all eligibility criteria as outlined in the 2016 Nonprofit Toolbox guidelines.
Organization Leader: / Date:
Board Chair: / Date:
Submit Nonprofit Toolbox Grant Application Supplement and attachments to .
Applications with blank or incomplete fields, those missing required attachments or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
Applicants must have completed their Nonprofit Organizational Profile and Common Grant Application through the online portal, and submit this Grant Application Supplement and any required attachments to be considered for funding.
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