GRANT GUIDELINES

1.  We only fund 501(c)(3) organizations.
2. The foundation will not accept unsolicited grant applications.
3.  Grant deadline is November 1st of the grant request year in order to be considered for funding in the following calendar year.  Grants will be awarded following annual meeting of the board of trustees.
4.  Grant requests should be made electronically to alice@kuhnfoundation.com, and should include:

A.  Grant proposal, in the following format:

           i) Amount requested

          ii) Organizational and issue background

         iii) Purpose of grant

         iv) Proposed work

         v)  Projected outcomes

         vi) Statement of fit with Kuhn Foundation mission

B.  Proposed budget for program and organization

C.  Brief biological sketch of key program personnel, officers and board of directors

D. Statement that employees of the organization are paid a living wage (including how the organization defines a living wage)

E.  501(c)(3) tax letter.

F.  Financial statements of organization, and of the speecific program, for the latest completed year and partial year, if applicable. 

4.  All grants must be for domestic (U.S) purposes.
5.  Foundation does not award grants to international students who are residing in  the U.S. on F or J Visas.