Brief Proposal Summary (including total amount, type and length of the proposed grant).
For example: “We request a $90K operating grant paid over three years ($30K per year).”

Alignment with Clowes Fund Priorities.
—Brief history, program model (be specific) and goals.
—How does your work align with the Fund’s funding priorities?
—Who do you seek to serve?

—How do you reach the people you seek to serve?
—What will be different after the grant is completed? Explain the 3-5 Measurable Results entered on your GOapply application.
—What forms of inclusion (racial, cultural, religious, immigrant background, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, etc.) are important to your work?*
—How does your board and staff leadership reflect the community that you support?*
—What inclusion milestones are you most proud of achieving, and where are you focusing future improvements?*

*We understand if you would prefer not to answer some questions as posed; please respond in a way that is appropriate for your organization.

Resources to Achieve Your Mission.
—Human Resources: Briefly introduce key staff.
—Board Engagement: Do your current board members collectively bring the skills and experience necessary to meet the organization’s current and future needs? If gaps exist, how are you planning to address them? If less than 100% of your board members contributed financially last year, explain why.
—Volunteers: If applicable, what is the role of volunteers in your work?
—Financial Resources: What are your primary funding categories, and what percentage of your budget does each represent (e.g., foundation support, individual giving, public funding, earned income, etc.)?