National Grid Foundation Proposal Guidelines

The National Grid Foundation endeavors to improve the quality of life within our grant making area by supporting educational opportunities that assist people of all ages advance their opportunities for self sufficiency.
Grants are made on a competitive basis to non-profit organizations for programs and projects that fall within our major areas of focus:
  • Education
  • Environment
Grant Process
The National Grid Foundation operates its grant cycle on an annual basis from January through December. Proposals for a given year will be accepted and reviewed on a first come/first served basis through October 31. Only one application per organization(or affiliate institution) will be evaluated in any given calendar year. Proposals will generally be reviewed on a quarterly basis after which all applicants will be notified in writing of awards or declinations.


If a grant is awarded, a new proposal will not be considered for a period of one year from the award date. If you did not receive a grant, you may reapply 12 months from the date of your last grant application.
Grant Range
The National Grid Foundation views its role as that of more than a funder. We seek to develop partnerships with outstanding organizations that benefit the communities in which we make grants. In this grant making climate, the selection process has become even more competitive and only a select number of proposals will be chosen each year. While grants may be made below the following threshold, in general the National Grid Foundation will review proposals in the five thousand to twenty five thousand dollar range depending on the potential impact of the grant, the status of our budget and the worthiness of competing proposals being evaluated.
Please click here to review our guidelines and policies. If you believe you qualify, please click here for our Foundation eligibility quiz.
Documents that require electronic upload for online application processing: (Please note: Each document should be uploaded as separate file)
  • Current board of directors with affiliates(required).
  • Copy of 501(c)(3) IRS letter of determination (required).
  • Current Form 990 (required if organization revenue exceeds $25,000 annually).
  • Current Audited Financial Statements (required if organization revenue exceeds $25,000 annually).
  • Organization Annual budget (required).
  • Program/Project Proposal(required).
    • A narrative proposal stating the purpose for which funds are requested and specifics as to how the funds would be appropriated.
    • A realistic, measurable and attainable proposed project objectives.
    • A concise organization history and mission.
    • Details regarding geographic reach, number of people served.
    • Other existing programs.
  • A detailed project budget for request proposal.
  • Annual Report and/or organizational brochures (optional).
  • Schools must submit a listing of School District Board/or PTA Board.
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