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How to Apply  | Step One:
Review the grantmaking guidelines for each regional foundation (This includes guidelines to The Greater Harrisburg Foundation.) | | | | | Step Two:
Contact the Program Officer to determine your eligibility to apply and to discuss your proposal. | | | | | Step Three:
Submit a Grant Application according the guidelines provided in the Grant Guidelines. Please follow the directions carefully and use the forms provided, as applicable. If you have questions about the guidelines or how to complete your application packet, contact The Foundation Program Officer. Please ensure that all requested materials are submitted with the grant proposal! As a rule, the Grantmaking Committee makes its decision to fund based on the information provided in the applicant's written material. At its discretion, the Committee may conduct a site visit, request additional information about your proposal, or defer your request to another grant cycle. | | | | | Availability of Technical Assistance The Program Officer will provide technical assistance in helping you prepare your grant application. A review of your draft documents can be submitted by email and other questions related to the project, budget or other grant related matters, or questions can be discussed by telephone prior to the due date. These requests should be limited to two reviews before finalizing your proposals. Staff will NOT be able to honor technical assistance requests made later than one week prior to the grant submission deadline. No corrections, additions or revisions to your proposal will be accepted at any time after the due date. The Foundation also provides debriefing on proposals that were not funded. Please direct any questions you may have regarding grantmaking to Jennifer Doyle, Program Officer, at 717-236-5040 or email jdoyle@tfec.org. Additional Resources ** The Greater Harrisburg Foundation currently makes grants throughout the year from the Ben Franklin Fund, which benefits organizations in Juniata County in addition to our five-county service area. Applications to this Fund are accepted on the standard grantmaking cycle. |
