The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation

Funding Category: Improve Student Achievement

Description: The Foundation Trustees carefully consider proposals submitted, and look for programs where their contribution can be leveraged. Organizations requesting funding for a new program should be sure that they have planned for that program's future self-sufficiency.

Eligibility: The Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals and the charter limits grants to Michigan organizations.

To Apply: There is no formal application form; however, applicants are asked to include the following information in a proposal: A letter setting forth the nature and potential results of the program for which funding is sought, the total cost of the project including any endowment for operations, the total amount sought from the Foundation, and how and over what period of time the grant may be disbursed, as well any other funding sources being sought for the project, evidence of the organization's tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), a detailed annual organizational budget and audited financial statement for the organization, and the names of management and of the trustees or directors of the organization.

Grant Amount: Based On Proposal

Deadline: None

State: Michigan