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| Application
Procedure |
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| One copy of the
proposal should be submitted which includes the following: |
Please attach the following additional information: | ||
| • Completed James Ford Bell
Foundation Cover Page. |
• Copy of Treasury letter certifying your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. | ||
| • Brief description of mission,
history, background and capabilities of organization. |
• Copy of organization’s budget for current fiscal year. | ||
| • Purpose of project or program:
What will be accomplished? |
• Copy of latest audit or financial statement. | ||
| • Statement of Need: What
problems will be addressed and solved? |
• Listing of Board of Directors and affiliations. | ||
| • Relevance: How does the
project relate to the interests of the Foundation? |
• Listing of current funders. | ||
| • Implementation: How will
the project be carried out? Workplan? Timelines? |
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| • Collaboration: How will
the applicant work with others? What are major sources of support? |
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| • Future Funding: How will
the program be sustained in the future? |
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| • Staff: What are the capabilities
of those responsible for the project? |
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| • Evaluation Plan: How will
results be evaluated? |
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| • Bell Foundation support: How
will this grant be used? |
| Application
Deadlines |
| The Trustees currently
meet two times each year—Spring and Fall. Deadlines will be set as part
of the solicitation process. |
| Foundation
Response |
| All solicited proposals
completed and received by the established deadline will be reviewed by the
staff of the Foundation. During the course of research, staff may choose
to schedule a site visit and/or contact organizations or individuals seeking
information relevant to your proposal. All applicants will be notified by
letter of the Trustees’ decisions following the Board meeting. The Foundation
requires that all grantees submit an annual report on their progress in
achieving the objectives of the grant award. |
| please direct inquiries and proposals to below: |
 James Ford Bell |
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Diane B. Neimann |
PHONE 612 377-8400 FAX 612 377-8407 |