National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc.

Grant Request Form

2013

This document seeks to explore your program, its history, track record andneeds.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be eligible for consideration, all applicant organizations MUST:

·  Have current 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service.

·  Be located in or serve populations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which includes the 50 states of the United States and the Bahamas (Nassau).

·  State clearly your project or program mission or intent and provide appropriate justification for funding.

Exclusions:
The Project Review Committee of the National Ladies Philoptochos Board will not consider requests for:

·  Direct grants, scholarships or loans for the benefit of specific individuals

·  Projects of organizations whose policies or practices discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sex, creed or sexual orientation.

Part I: Organization Information

Name of Organization: ______

Mailing Address: ______

City: ______

State: ______Zip/Postal Code: ______

Phone Number: (_____) - ______

Fax Number: (_____) - ______

Website: ______

Fact Sheet:

Please attach a basic fact sheet so we can gain a better understanding of your organization.

Primary Contact: ______

Title: ______

Please provide mailing address if different from that of main organization listed above.

Primary Contact Office Phone Number: (____) - ______


Primary Contact Cell Phone Number: (____) - ______


Primary Contact Fax Number: (____) - ______


Primary Contact Email: ______

Letter of Recommendation:

If available, please attach a letter of recommendation from someone who has knowledge of your institution’s project, program or proposal who can advocate or vouch for you to receive funding.

Part II: Mission Statement (Statement of Purpose)

What is the mission of your organization?______

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How would you describe your current constituencies? ______

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Which geographical locations do you serve? ______


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Who currently serves on your organization’s board?


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Provide a brief history of your organization. ______


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Part III: Pertinent Statistics:

Total annual budget in the last completed fiscal year ______

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Number of people your organization served last year

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Number of full-time employees your organization employs ______

Is your organization a 501(c)(3) public charity?

Yes ____ No ____

If so, please provide your organization’s Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

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Did your organization have an external financial audit conducted in the last fiscal year?

Yes ____ No ___

Annual Report:

If available, please submit a copy of your institution’s last annual report.

Grant Request Information

Project/Program Title:

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Project Description:

Comprehensively describe the purpose of the project or program. Please tell us about any of its unique aspects or what makes it innovative.

What issues or needs will the National Philoptochos grant help your organization address or meet?

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What specific outcomes or deliverable do you plan to achieve with this project?

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How will the funds be used?

Please be as specific as possible. Will the funds be used to purchase badly needed equipment, to pay for the care or services for those individuals who cannot afford to pay (since they are under or uninsured), to start or support a necessary program, or to fund vital research?

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How many people (adults, children or families) do you estimate this project/program will serve? ______

How would you describe the specific constituency this grant is designed to affect?

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What is the total estimated budget/annual cost of this specific project or program?

It is best for you to give us your request with the cost broken down so that we can consider meeting all or part of your needs.

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What other grants have you received for this project or initiative?

Please provide us with an example of how your program has enhanced the life of an individual(s), or will enhance the life of an individual(s) if put into place.

Note: Please be sure to attach any collateral documents that you believe would support your application.

Please mail, email or fax this information to:

Helen Lavorata

Director, National Office

Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc.

126 East 37th Street

New York, NY 10016

(email)

212-977-7770 (office phone) (eastern time)

212-977-7784 (office fax)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Arlene Siavelis

National Philoptochos 1st Vice President

Project Review Chairman

(email)

847-921-3208 (cell) (central time)