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Grant proposals are evaluated in the context of the Foundation's mission, priorities, interests and available resources. No electronic submissions are accepted. Please begin the application process by contacting the Children's Care Foundation with a brief inquiry letter showing program intent and a copy of your most recent IRS Form 990. The Foundation will notify you within 30 days if a full proposal should be submitted. If a full grant proposal is requested, the following information will be required: - An executive summary of your specific proposal - The specific problem to be addressed, plan for its solution and constituency it will serve - Why your organization should undertake the proposed project and how it fits with existing programs - Results to be achieved and how they will be measured and monitored - Why you believe your proposal is worthy of a grant and anything else material to your request - A brief description of your organization, staff, present programs, past major accomplishments, and a list of officers and directors - A full listing of corporate and foundation donors with their level of support - Promotional brochures, catalogues or printed releases regarding your organization and its programs - Detailed financial information that includes: Applications are accepted year-round, and considered at periodic meetings of the Board of Directors. A site visit or interview may be scheduled by the Foundation as part of the review process. Requests must be made in writing. Electronic submissions, including faxes and email, are not accepted. Further inquiries concerning the grant-making process are welcome at any time and should be addressed to: Grant Administrator Children's Care Foundation 333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2131 Chicago, Illinois 60601-4110 Tel: (312) 201-0540 | |||||||||