THE MICHAEL AND ALICE KUHN FOUNDATION

GRANT GUIDELINES

1. The Michael and Alice Kuhn Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations only.

2. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Applications are accepted for consideration by invitation only. 

3. All grants must be for United States domestic purposes only. 

4. The Foundation does not award grants to individuals.

5. The annual grant deadline is typically at the start of November for funding in the following calendar year. Grants will be awarded following the annual meeting of the board of trustees.

6. The grant submission process will be detailed when an organization is invited to apply for funding. The application includes the following information:

A. Grant proposal:

           i) Project description

          ii) Statement of fit with the Foundation mission

         iii) Impact and beneficiaries 

         iv) Outcomes and project evaluation details

         v) Project budget

         vi) Amount requested

         vii) Focus area of grant must be within one of the 2 following categories: (1) Social Justice: Research and Education; (2)  Education consistent with the Foundation's goals.

B. Organization information & required attachments:

           i) 501(c)(3) determination letter from IRS

           ii) Project budget

           iii) Organization budget & actuals for prior fiscal year

           iv) Organization budget & actuals for current fiscal year (to-date)

           v) Brief biological sketch of key program personnel, officers, and board of directors