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Please respond to each of the items below, in the sequence shown. Responses to each item should be limited to no more than four sentences. The concept paper may be excluded from consideration if the length exceeds two pages in addition to the cover sheet. Please do not use a type font smaller than 11 points. To download and complete this form as a word processing document in RTF (Rich Text Format): Right click here and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As". Save the document to your computer's hard drive (Drive C) and complete the form. Please return to Wheat Ridge Ministries either by e-mail to bev.apps@wheatridge.org or by postal mail. Thank you! COVER SHEET - Provide information on the sponsoring organization and contact person for this proposal. PROPOSAL STATEMENT - Provide a brief summary of your request, including the name of your organization, what you propose to do, and when you anticipate the start of the project. GRANT REQUEST - State the total amount of the grant request, the desired amount to be received each year (the grant will be distributed over a period of no more than three years and in declining amounts each year), and the aspects of the project budget for which Wheat Ridge funds will be used. NEEDS ASSESSMENT/PROBLEM STATEMENT - Summarize the need for this project. ANTICIPATED RESULTS AND METHODS - State the outcomes you will achieve if this effort is successful and the major activities in which you will engage in order to achieve the outcomes. CREDIBILITY AND VIABILITY - Describe the assets your organization brings to this project that will help assure its short and long-term success. NEW AND UNIQUE - Provide evidence that the project described in the proposal is new. Highlight any particularly unique features related to the population to be served or the project design. LUTHERAN INVOLVEMENT - Describe the involvement of Lutheran individuals, congregations, or agencies in the work of the organization and in this particular project. BUDGET SUMMARY - Provide the total amount of the project budget for the years grant assistance is requested. In addition, list the anticipated amounts of income from each of the following sources:
Please refer to the Major Grant Concept Paper Samples we have prepared to assist you. Please provide two copies of the concept paper. Attachments are not required, and, if provided, should be limited to one or two brief items that help describe the nature and mission of the sponsoring organization. The concept paper must be received by Wheat Ridge no later than the deadlines listed in the proposal guidelines. Please return this concept paper to: Wheat Ridge Ministries |