Request for Proposals—April 2008 Grant Cycle

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Foundation (UUFG Foundation)

Date due:  April 15, 2008

Amount Available: $2,700 (approximately)

Eligible Applicants: Any member of UUFG

Number of Grants to Be Awarded: No set number

Grant Timeline: Each proposal will specify its own timeline; funds remaining after the end date will revert to the UUFG Foundation.

For More Information, Contact: Marilyn Roberts 378-7386 or mroberts@rayrob.com

Funding Purpose/Priorities: Projects or activities that promote and support the mission, vision, and long-range plan of UUFG. Grants will be made competitively; all applications may not be funded.

Process for Submission: Complete the application form (.doc format) [the application form (.rtf format)] and submit it by April 15 to the UUFG Foundation, either by placing it in the UUFG Foundation mailbox in the UFFG work room, by mailing it to UUFG Foundation, 4225 NW 34^th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605, or by emailing it to mroberts@rayrob.com.

Instructions for Completing the Application Form:

The form is short, simple, and self-explanatory. Be sure that you have the project well planned and budgeted before completing the form. The person submitting the proposal may or may not be the same as the person managing the funds. Make sure the “Proposal description” includes why the project is needed. Make sure that the budget is itemized and as specific as possible. List the approximate start and end dates of the project; if you will need time beyond one year to expend funds, please explain. Allow time to secure Program Council approval. The Program Council meets on April  1 and will need to have information about your proposal ahead of time (not necessarily the completed proposal). Contact Sue Dudley at scdudley35@bellsouth.net to arrange for Program Council approval.

Funding Restrictions: Grants will not be made for current operating expenses of the UUFG, such as salaries, utilities, and debt service. One-time projects that have no recurring costs or that can be continued from other funds are encouraged.

Reporting Requirements: Quarterly reports are due until the project is completed (see attached form).

Method of Payment: Upon grant approval, payment will be made to an off-budget account of the Fellowship, and UUFG budgetary policies and guidelines will apply for fund expenditures.