Inquiring About a Grant
CRITERIA FOR A GRANT
The Directors consider projects for funding which identify root causes and develop innovative solutions. Other criteria for funding are as follows:
* That the project have a far reaching impact with lasting benefits.
* That the organization be able to fulfill the goals set, and there are specific plans for continuing the work started by this project.
*Geographical Focus for giving is concentrated in the western United States including the Rocky Mountains and Intermountain regions. These states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The Directors require a Letter of Inquiry prior to consideration of any proposal. The letter must not exceed two (2) pages and must be signed by an officer of the organization. Supporting materials may be attached.
The letter of inquiry must include the following information:
1. The Maximum amount for a Solicited grant request is $10,000
2. A brief description of the project.
3. The intended result of the project.
4. The duration of the project.
5. The funding strategy for the project.
6. The total budget amount for the project.
7. The total amount budgeted for the organization for the current year.
8. A one-sentence statement certifying the status of the organization as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, which is not a private Foundation.
9. Letters of Inquiry (LOI) must be received between January 1 to March 1st and may be sent via e-mail to harrisfoundation@lvcoxmail.com. A confirmation will be sent to all LOI submissions received via email. If you do not receive a confirmation notice, please phone our office at 702.253.1317. Facsimiles (faxes) are not accepted.