Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation

Deadline
February 28, 2008
Description

The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Foundation is currently focusing on:  "The Enrichment and Empowerment of Children and Youth - under the Age of 19 - so as to Prevent Exploitation, Poverty, and Injustice."

COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
All organizations seeking a competitive grant must submit a two-page Concept Letter and a Concept Letter Summary Sheet to the Foundation office. Those who have received a previous grant must still apply as if it were a first time grant. The letter should explain:

  • The organization
  • The problem being addressed
  • The strategy to be used
  • The amount of the total operating budget
  • The amount of funding being requested
  • How the funds would be used


All organizations applying must have received 501(c)3 tax exempt status from the IRS and a statement that they are not a 509(a) organization. Please enclose one copy of your determination letter with any concept letter.

The trustees will review the concept letters and invite full proposals from a limited number of applicants. If the trustees wish to see a full proposal, a National Network of Grantmakers Common Grant Application will be requested. Grant decisions are made in October. In most cases, funds to successful grantseekers are distributed in November.

Renewal of a Grant
A request for a renewal of a grant must go through the regular concept letter application process just as though it were a first-time grant.

Six copies of the Concept Letter, the enclosed Concept Letter Cover Sheet and any attachments should be submitted. Concept letters will be accepted up until a postmark date of February 28. You may submit the Concept Letter, Concept Letter Cover Sheet and any attachments by email to sdbabsonfdn@babsonfoundations.org .

If you want to submit by regular mail, then two complete copies of the Concept Letter, Concept Letter Cover Sheet and any attachments are required.

Grant Cycle
February 28                Two-page concept letter due
Early May                   Trustees meet to review concept letters
Early July                    If invited, full proposals due
Late October              Grant decisions made
Late November          Awarded funds distributed

Deadlines
If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the next business day. The submission must be postmarked on or before the deadline. Early submissions are appreciated and late submissions may be held for the next round if the applicant desires.
 
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