Requirements for a Grant Request from the ACF:

Agency Information: 

 Please complete the Online Agency Information Sheet

Project Information:

Please provide the information requested below in six (6) pages or less. The information requested should be numbered and provided in the following order.

1. Project Name. Name of the project.
   
   
2. Project Category: Identify the ONE category that best applies to the project: (i) Arts and Culture; (ii) Education and Training; (iii) Community Development/Community Service; (iv) Environment; (vi) Health; (vii) Human Services; (vii) Recreation; or (viii) Animal-Related Services.
   
   
3. Project Cost: State the total cost of the project and the amount requested from the Foundation for the project.
   
   
4. Project Description: Describe the project, including a summary of the critical issues/opportunities it addressees; its benefits to the community, and the changes/results it hopes to attain.
   
   
5. Project Timeline: Include beginning, end and key events. Be sure to specify the timeframe when the funding requested from the Foundation would be spent.
   
   
6. Key Staff and Volunteers: List the names of key staff and volunteers involved with the project. Include brief background information on these people.
   
   
7. Board Support: What percentage of the agency's board provided financial support to the organization in the in the most recent fiscal year? What was the total amount of the financial support received from Board members in the most recent fiscal year? (Please indicate the year for which this information is provided.)
   
   
8. Evaluation: What objective criteria will indicate the project is a success? How will you know if the criteria are met?
   
   
9. Project Budget: Specifically itemize the project showing how the funds requested from the Foundation will be used and identifying sources of revenue for other project expenses.

Checklist for Grant Request Attachments:

• Agency information sheet
• Project information
• List of board of directors, showing occupation, if any, of each board member
• Current operating budget
• Most recent year-end financial statements (provide audit, if one is prepared)
• Most recent IRS Informational Return Form 990, if applicable
• 501(c)(3) Tax-determination letter
• Accreditation certificate, if applicable
• Letters from recipient organization(s), if the project/program involves providing services to other organization(s)

The Grant Request Packet may be mailed or delivered to The Austin Community Foundation.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5159
Austin, TX 78763

Delivery Address: 
4315 Guadalupe, Suite 300 
Austin, TX 78751

Sorry, faxed requests will not be accepted.