Application — Carol M. Jacobsohn Foundation

Application Procedures

The Foundation reviews grants or PRI proposals from tax-exempt charitable organizations and instructions that meet the Foundation's established guidelines and provide the information set forth in the Foundation's Application Form Proposal. Applicants are encouraged to call the Foundation to informally discuss their programs and financial needs prior to submitting their written responses to the Foundation's Application. The Foundation's Application can be downloaded below.

Once an Applicant has determined that its funding request falls within the Foundation's established guidelines, it may submit an application for either a grant or a PRI. Applications must include all of the components listed on the Foundation's Application. Because the Foundation is not normally a long-term source of funds, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how proposed activities will be sustained upon termination of the Foundation's support. Applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity and financial stability and to describe evaluation criteria and methodology in their applications. Applications will not be reviewed unless they are complete when submitted.

Requirements

To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements:

Applications must submit evidence of tax exemption under Section 501 (c)(3) or similar provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
Applicants must adhere to the principles described in the Foundation's Mission Statement.
In general, applicants must provide their services principally in Annapolis, Maryland; Anne Arundel County; greater New Orleans, or the Treasure Coast Area of Florida; although other areas will be considered.

Deadlines

There are no application deadlines and proposals may be submitted at any time. Receipt of all applications will generally be acknowledged in writing. Applications are promptly reviewed, usually within 45 days.

Disclaimer

The Foundation does not provide funding to applications reflecting discrimination, or for any of the following:

Individuals;
Deficit financing;
Publications;
Religious programs or purposes;
Political action groups;
Projects normally financed by governments;
Applications reflecting discrimination.

How To Apply

Click the button below to start the online application form.
A summary of information required for the application can be found in the application.
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Libby
- Contact information located in the Contact section.

CMJF Funding Application Form

Organization

Exact Legal Name of Organization to which grant would be paid.

Purpose

Purpose of grant or program support:

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Phone

(###)

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Executive Director

First Name

Last Name

Executive Director Phone Number

(###)

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Contact Person and Title

(If not executive director)

Not-For-Profit Organization?

Is your organization recognized, under section 501 (c) or similar provision of the Internal Revenue Code, by the IRS as a not-for-profit entity? If not, please explain.

Grant or Project Support?

Grant

Project Support

General or Project Support?

General Support

Project Support

Funding Request Amount

Total Organizational Budget

Total Organizational Budget for the Current Year

Dates Covered by Organizational Budget

Total Project Budget

If requesting project support.

Dates Covered by Project Budget

Project Name

If applicable.

Proposal Summary

Please summarize in a brief paragraph the purpose of your organization. Briefly explain why your organization is requesting this grant or Program-Related Investment (PRI), what outcomes you hope to achieve, and how you will spend the funds if a grant is made.

Background

Describe the work of your organization, addressing each of the following: i. A brief description of its history and mission. ii. The need or problem that your organization works to address, and the population that your organization serves, including geographic location, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and language. iii. Current programs and accomplishments. Please emphasize the achievements of the recent past. iv. Number of full paid staff; number of part-time staff; number of volunteers. v. Your organization’s relationships-both formal and informal- with other organizations working to meet the same needs or providing similar services. Please explain how you differ from these other agencies.

Funding Request

Please describe the program for which you seek funding. i. If applying for general operating support, briefly describe how the grant would be used. ii. If your request is for a specific project, please explain the project including: a. A statement of its primary purpose and the need or problem that your organization is seeking to address. b. The population that you plan to serve and how this population will benefit from this project. c. Strategies that you will employ to implement this project. d. The proposed staffing pattern for the project, and the names and titles of the individuals who will direct the project. e. Anticipated length of the project. f. How the project contributes to your organization’s overall mission.

Program-Related Investment

If your organization is seeking a PRI, please describe strategies and sources for repayment.

Evaluation

Please explain how you will measure the effectiveness of your organization’s activities. Describe your criteria for a successful program and the results you expect to have achieved by the end of the funding period.

Electronic Signature

Requestor electronic signature. Please type your legal first and last name as acknowledgement of this submission. The signator represents that he is duly authorized by the Applicant to submit the Application.

Please note that after submitting this form, you will be directed to a page outlining a request for additional supporting materials (also described here). These materials may be emailed or mailed to Mr. Libby (contact information here) to complete this application.