The following is provided as assistance in applying for a grant from the Annie Penn
Community Trust. This information is not provided as a tutorial for writing grant
applications, but as general information about the funding areas, procedures and forms
utilized by the Annie Penn Community Trust.
1- The Trust will fund grants only for the benefit of the citizens of Rockingham County.
Organizations from outside the county may apply, but the funds must be used entirely
for the benefit of people in Rockingham County.
2- Grant funds will be approved only for organizations listed in the
“Who Can Apply”
section of this web
site. No individuals may apply.
3- The
“Grantmaking Policy”
should be reviewed to
determine if the project or program fits the funding priorities of
the Trust.
4- Review the “Application
Deadlines”
on this
web site to see when forms should be submitted.
5- A Letter of Interest form is available on this web site as well as a sample form that
contains instructional information. This form should be filled out completely and the
proper signatures provided. Original signatures must be provided as described on
the signature page. If the form is altered, it will not be accepted.
6- For 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organizations, a copy of the federal tax exemption letter must be
attached to the completed form even if the letter has been submitted with earlier
applications or letters of interest.
7- The Trust Board will determine from the Letter of Interest if the application is
complete, if it is a qualified organization, and if the project or program fits the
funding guidelines used by the Trust. If the letter is approved, you will be notified
that you can submit a grant application by the application due date.
8- The grant application form is available on this web site as well as a sample form
that contains instructional information. This form should be filled out completely and
proper signatures provided. Original signatures of the individuals described on the signature
page must be provided. If the grant application form is altered, it will not be
accepted.
9- For 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organizations, a copy of the federal tax exemption letter must be
attached to the completed form even if this information was
provided with the Letter
of Interest.
10-The most recent three years of financial information should be provided as described
on the application form. Applications for funding of $40,000 or more must include
full audit reports, performed by a CPA. The entire audit should be included, not selected pages.
11-Letter of Interest forms and Grant Application forms must be postmarked by the
due date as shown in the “Application
Deadlines” section of this web site or be delivered in person to a
staff member of the APCT.
12-Letter of Interest forms and Grant Application forms must be complete, must not be on
altered forms, and must contain the proper signatures and must meet the target dates.
Failure to meet these qualifications will result in your application not being
considered by the Annie Penn Community Trust.
