General Advice and Considerations

Please take a moment to read the following advice and considerations before beginning your application:

• Please read the guidelines thoroughly.
• First timers, if you believe you have a program that is compatible with The Clowes Fund's priorities, introduce your organization by submitting a Preliminary Proposal.
• Previous grantees, you increase the likelihood that you will receive useful guidance during the grant application process if you contact Fund staff early in the grant cycle. E-mail a brief statement of intent to launch the conversation.
• Your proposal should be self-explanatory. It should explain the need for funding and why the Fund is the appropriate partner. Write it as though the Fund has no prior knowledge of your organization regardless of discussions or correspondence with Fund representatives. (Proposals are reviewed by directors and members from all over the country.)
• Be concise and complete; follow the recommended format for Preliminary Proposals and Final Proposals.
• Upon submission of your online application, you will receive an electronic confirmation message (via e-mail).  If you do not receive the auto reply message, please contact The Clowes Fund office.
• Incomplete or late applications, multiple requests, applications received via U.S. Mail and proposals that do not follow the Fund's formatting requirements will not be considered.
• Previous support from the Fund neither precludes nor implies future funding.
• These guidelines and priorities may change in future years, but they are final for the 2012-2013 grant review cycle.

To begin your application, use our eGrant online tool.