The Grant Application

The Board of Trustees of the Virginia H. Farah Foundation meets in the fall of each year to consider grant applications. In order to be considered for a grant, the following materials must be submitted (one original and three copies):

• The Grant Application Form, completed in all sections, including the required signature.



• A proposal, no longer than five pages that describes the proposed program as follows:


•  Need for the program and how that was determined.
•  Objectives and purposes of the program.
•  How the program will achieve those objectives and purposes.
•  A brief description of your organization and its programs.
•  Qualifications of the program's staff.
•  Location and estimated duration of the program.
•  How the program will be evaluated and the criteria for measuring success against the program objectives and purposes.



• A budget of one page, identifying the projected expenses and income of the program.



• A copy of your latest Form 990 or 990EZ or 990-PF, if you file one.



• A copy of your most recent annual report, including the audited financial statements, if such audits are conducted.



• A list of members of the governing board of your organization.



• A copy of the IRS determination letter indicating your 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.



• Optional materials may be submitted to supplement the Grant Application Form. If your answer to any question on the Grant Application Form requires more room than is available on the form, please attach a sheet of paper to the form. In addition, please identify on the continuation sheet the question being answered.

In addition to the original application, three copies, including attachments, should be provided. The Board of Trustees consider grant applications in the fall of each year. Grant applications must be submitted and be complete no later than July 1, in order to be presented for consideration. Grant applications that are late or incomplete will be rescheduled for presentation at the next grant consideration meeting. Grant applications should not be submitted to individual trustees of the Foundation, but should only be mailed to the address below.

Please read the Grant Process and Guidelines carefully before completing The Grant Application.

Download and print the Grant Application Form for submission to the Foundation.

After you have completed the Grant Application, send it to the following address:
Virginia H. Farah Foundation
P.O. Box 457
Wichita, KS 67201-0457

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