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APPLICATION GUIDELINES Letter of Inquiry (two pages maximum) A brief description of the project for which the organization is seeking funding, including the project title and total project budget. Name, title, address, and telephone number of the primary contact person. Total amount of funding requested from the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund. Please attach the following information: A list of other sources of secured and potential funding for the project, including grant amounts and in-kind support. A one-page itemized project budget. A list of the organization’s officers, directors and/or trustees, and their primary affiliations. Full Proposals Applicants who are invited to submit a formal proposal should supply the following additional information: A concise summary outlining the organization’s purpose, history, and recent accomplishments. A detailed description of the project for which funding is requested, including the project’s objectives, relevance to the organization and community, evaluation criteria, time line, and budget. Current financial statements (audited preferred); most recent annual budget, including revenues, expenses, and number of FTE staff; and current balance sheet. Names and qualifications of project staff. A list of recent and pending grants for the project, indicating foundation name and amount granted or requested. Names, telephone numbers, and affiliations of three references who are familiar with the organization’s work and the project for which funding is requested. Copies of federal and state tax-exemption letters. Any other supporting materials, such as letters of support, news clippings, or brochures that would be helpful in evaluating the proposal Please do not send videotapes, CDs, or DVDs.