Grants


1120 E. Long Lake
Suite 205
Troy, MI
48085-4960

(248) 740-7600


Currently Serving
The Communities of:

Auburn Hills
Bloomfield Twp
Clawson
Madison Heights
South Redford
Troy

General Requirements

General Requirements for Requesting Organizations

Format
  1. All requests must be in writing, and should be directed to either the Grant Committee of the North Woodward Community Foundation, or any board member.
  2. Requests must have a cover letter signed by the chief executive or senior development officer of the organization or the chair of its volunteer board.
  3. Requests initiated by telephone will not be acted upon until a written request is received via mail, hand delivered or e-mail.
  4. Requests initiated by facsimile are not acceptable.
  5. Videotapes as supplementary material are not acceptable
Organizations Specific Information word icon MS Word Form pdf icon PDF Document (click on a link to download)
  1. A summary of the organization's mission, goals and major past accomplishments.
  2. A brief description of current programs and activities, including number of clients, attendance or usage statistics, or any other data regarding quantity of services performed annually.
  3. The most recent independently audited financial statements or, if not available, the previous year's IRS Form 990.
  4. The amount of the current year's operating budget, and if applicable, the line item project budget.
  5. A list of members of the governing board.
  6. Either the project or the overall program evaluation plan, describing how the organization will judge its success in meeting its goals.
  7. Donor recognition opportunities and key publicity-related dates.
Ineligible Requests — The North Woodward Community Foundation does not provide support to
  1. Political parties/organizations or activities.
  2. Religious organizations for religious (denominational) purposes.
  3. Organizations that are unable to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity (clients, staff and board composition.)
  4. Student group trips arranged by school districts (except state, national and/or international competitions).
  5. National or international organizations, unless they are providing benefits directly to service-area residents.
  6. Projects which may result in undue personal benefit to a member of the Foundation board, or to any North Woodward Community Foundation director or employee.
  7. Conferences unless for youth 18 and under.
  8. Single purpose health organizations.
  9. Medical Facilities, for building or equipment needs.
  10. General Operating support (e.g. salaries, consultants fees and general office supplies).
  11. Requests from an Individual Person.