Grant Application Guidelines

INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS

We are pleased to provide you with The Troy Foundation’s discretionary grant making policy, a grant application cover page and an outline to assist you in submitting a complete application.

Grant Application Outline

Downloadable and printable Grant Application

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GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES

The Troy Foundation awards grants made for public charitable purposes that benefit the citizens of the Troy City School District. Grants are awarded in the fields of arts and culture, education and youth, recreation, and health and human services.

PROPOSAL FORM AND CONTENT

In order for the Distribution Committee to consider a proposal, a Grant Application must be completed and signed by an authorized official of your organization. A letter of support from the organization’s governing body should also be included. In addition, the proposal should address as many of the points listed in the Grant Application Outline as are applicable to your situation. An original, along with six (6) copies, must be submitted. Applications cannot be considered until we have received all pertinent information. If time permits, the Foundation will notify you if you have not included the required information, prior to the grant review meeting.

Historically, the Foundation’s discretionary grants have varied in size. Larger grants are awarded, but generally they have been for major community-wide efforts.

 In order to remain flexible in meeting the ever-changing needs of the community, multi-year commitments are kept to a minimum.

In addition, the Foundation reviews applications only from organizations that benefit residents in the Troy City School District. However, applications outside of that region, but which may support the area, may still be considered.

If you are interested in applying for a grant, the Foundation encourages you to call or write if you have questions or if you need help in determining if your proposal is eligible for consideration. We are available to assist you with the proposal process.

GRANT REVIEW AND AWARD PROCESS

The Distribution Committee considers applications each calendar quarter, using the grant review process described in the Foundation brochure, “Requesting a Grant from The Troy Foundation”. Regular meetings are held on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December. The deadline for consideration is the 15th of the month preceding each meeting.

The Foundation reserves the right to review your application with community planning agencies, resource people, and/or other funding sources. This can occur when we think that their input would be helpful in assessing your proposal and its potential significance.

The Foundation will promptly notify all applicants in writing of its decision. Grant recipients may be asked to sign and return a grant acceptance document prior to the release of the funds. Recipients also must agree to adhere to the terms of the grant throughout the grant period. A financial and program summary will be required upon completion of the project. Please allow approximately ten days after the regularly scheduled meeting to be notified of the Committee’s decision.

For additional information or assistance, contact The Troy Foundation, at 937-339-8935. Completed applications should be directed to the attention of Melissa A. Kleptz.