Apply for a Grant

Please read and abide by the following instructions when applying for a New Harvest Foundation Grant.

1. Prepare and submit the pre-screening letter.
2. After receiving the response from the New Harvest Foundation to your pre-screening letter, please make any alterations suggested and proceed with the application.
3. If you (the applicant) are not tax-exempt, you must find a tax-exempt organization that is willing to administer the grant. If this is the case, complete the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR section of the grant application form. NOTE: This section must be signed Contract Administrator.
4. Complete the BUDGET and BUDGET JUSTIFICATION SECTIONS of the Grant Application form. If this project will be partially funded by sources other than those additional funds (i.e. have they been awarded, have they been applied for, etc.) The New Harvest Foundation will consider funding administrative overhead of no more than 10% of the total budget of any grant proposal. Personnel costs related to the delivery of direct services will be allowed provided the proposal explains how the personnel costs affect the delivery of those direct services. Additional information may be requested by the Grant Screening Committee if these items are included in the grant request.
5. Please use the following guidelines in preparing your proposal;
   1. All sections of the application must be completed.
   2. Make sure you address each of the 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d listed above;
   3. Use no more than four pages in total for the grant application.
6. Submit the following materials to the New Harvest Foundation;
   1. One copy of proof of tax-exempt status of the applicant or contract administrator.
   2. If desired, you may also submit copies of supporting materials specific to this grant application such as supporting letters from other agencies or persons, or resumes of project personnel.
7. Grant applications which are incomplete or which do not follow these instructions cannot be considered.
8. If your proposal is approved for funding, a board member will be assigned to serve as a point of contact.  Your assigned contact will work with you to obtain regular updates (including narratives, photos, videos) regarding the status of your project.  A final report also will be required where you summarize the accomplishments of your work and its impact on the LGBT communities you support.