In order for most 501c3 organizations to serve their participants, these 501c3 organizations must raise funds from grants and applying for those grants is a competitive and detailed process. Below, we have put together a list of items that is often requested when applying for various grants. You will be much more efficient ad organized if you have a list of these items on hand when you are applying for various grants and funding.

Basic information on the organization including:

Organization’s name, address and board of directors;

Employer Identification Number (EIN);

Date you are requesting to receive the funds;

Minimum lead time required to process the grant request;

IRS 501c3 status approval letter;

Grant amount requested;

Clear explanation of how the funds will be used;

Vision, mission and programs of the organization;

How your organization’s potential mission aligns with the mission of the potential grantor;

Who will benefit from grant received;

Website address;

Last 3 years of financial statements;

Financial projections for the next 3 years;

Previous Year Form 990;

Geographic region your organization serves;

Date of incorporation;

Number of full time and part time paid staff;

Number of volunteers;

Completion of a specific proposal or application.