Final Proposals

If you have received a grant from the Fund in the past five years (2006-2010), you are not required to submit a Preliminary Proposal; however, you should contact our staff for guidance before you invest in the development of a Final Proposal. We recommend a brief summary of intent sent by e-mail well in advance of the proposal deadline.

A successful Final Proposal is likely to have the following characteristics:

• The proposal aligns closely with one or more of the Fund's stated priorities and with the organization's strategic plan.
• It presents a compelling case by thoughtfully and succinctly answering each of the narrative questions.
• The timing and frequency of the request, the type of grant and the amount requested are appropriate.
• The organization has demonstrated good stewardship of previous grants by providing timely financial and narrative reports, and through candid communications with the Fund staff.

A complete Final Proposal consists of the application, narrative and other required attachments, listed below, which must be submitted online by February 1st.

• An organizational budget for the fiscal year(s) relevant to the grant period.
• A detailed project or program budget; include proposed use of the Fund's grant. (Note:  Post grant, you will be required to report actual versus budget figures including use of the Fund’s grant.)
• Clowes Fund Financial Form.
• Board roster with professional affiliations.
• Final or status report, unless one has been submitted within six months (i.e. since Aug. 1, 2010) for any prior grants from The Clowes Fund.  (Note: You must submit a Grantee Self-Evaluation report on any previous grants from the Fund before a new proposal will be considered.  If the previous grant period is not complete by the proposal deadline, you may file a status report.  Organizations that have filed a status report within six months of the proposal deadline have fulfilled this requirement.  A final report must be submitted before payment for a new grant will be issued.)

Read more about the Final Proposal narrative.