RFP: Smith-McCarthy Funds for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Smith-McCarthy Funds
for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010 at noon

Purpose

The Gladys M. Smith and Jane McCarthy Funds of The Minneapolis Foundation will be awarding grants up to $10,000 to organizations serving Minnesotans who are blind or visually impaired.

Background

The funds will support programs that teach independent living skills or that provide for other educational and recreational opportunities. They will only consider proposals from organizations based in Minnesota and serving Minnesota residents. They do not fund religious activities.

How to Apply

Please submit two copies of your entire application by noon on Friday, February 26, 2010. Use the Minnesota Common Grant Cover Sheet and Application Form and include a project budget, organizational budget, list of your board members, and copy of your letter of determination of 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Applications must be received at the foundation by noon February 26, 2010, or earlier. Hand delivered proposals must be received by noon. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for review. All applicants will be notified of our decisions by April 30, 2010. If your organization received a grant from the Smith-McCarthy Funds in 2009 and you have not yet submitted a report, please do so using the Minnesota Common Grant Report Form.

Address to:
Smith-McCarthy Funds for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Minneapolis Foundation

800 IDS Center

80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

For information, please contact:

Paul Verrette

Senior Grants Administrator

612 672-3836

pverrette@mplsfoundation.org

About The Minneapolis Foundation

Established in 1915, The Minneapolis Foundation is one of the oldest community foundations in the nation. It was created to help individuals accomplish their charitable goals and to work with others to strengthen the community. The Minneapolis Foundation manages more than $500 million in assets and administers more than 1,000 charitable funds created by individuals, families and businesses in Minnesota. In accordance with donors’ wishes, the Foundation distributes more than $30 million in grants each year, and through an endowment distributes an additional $6 million in grants annually to serve community needs. In addition, The Minneapolis Foundation works with other community leaders to improve the quality of life in our region and serve as a catalyst for discussion and action on critical issues.