The Harry Chapin Foundation focuses its funding program in the following areas:Arts-In-Education ProgramsCommunity Education ProgramsAgricultural and Environmental ProgramsThey make grants covering a one- (1) year period. In some instances, grant renewals are considered but are never automatic. The applicant for a renewal grant must submit a new proposal each year, along with a report of the activities of the preceding year. Grants are never awarded for more than three consecutive years.An application should be made in a brief written proposal to the Executive Director, Ms. Leslie Ramme, at the HCF office. They are more concerned with substance than with form so you may follow any format you wish, but please insure that the following information is included:History of your organizationProgram Statement - the problem you are attempting to addressObjectives - the goals of your programMethod - How you plan to reach your objectiveEvaluation - How will you know how effectively you have addressed the problemsFuture funding - If the work is ongoing, how will it be funded in the futureTax Exempt Status - grants are made only to 501c3 organization and no grants are made to individuals. A copy of this determination must be included with your applicationBudget - a budget for the program requiring fund and if this is part of a larger organization then they will need the budget for the entire organization. If your organization revenues exceed $150,000 they will need a certified audit of the financial statements.The Foundation Board meets three times a year on an as needed basis. To insure a timely consideration of your proposal, the sooner the request is received; the better your chances are for meeting the next Board review. 12/27