Help For Children uses a two-stage process for the grant application:
STEP 1: Letter of Intent
After reviewing the Funding and Geographic Guidelines, complete and submit the Letter of Intent. Deadlines for the Letter of Intent vary by geographic area.
After review, selected organizations are invited to submit a full proposal. Declined Letters of Intent are acknowledged.
Note that current grantees skip the Letter of Intent stage if they are reapplying for the same program. While current grantees are encouraged to reapply, they are not guaranteed continued funding.
To review and complete the Letter of Intent with further details for submission, please download: LETTER OF INTENT.
STEP 2 (by invitation only): Request for Proposal
Complete the Request for Proposals and submit as directed, along with the supporting documentation.
All proposals are reviewed by a Grants Committee, made up of Help For Children staff, Board members, and the Academic Consultant.
Site visits are scheduled with potential grantees.
The Grants Committee, with the guidance of the Academic Consultant, makes the final funding decisions and grants are awarded.
Applicants are notified of their grant status the month before the grant year begins.