Internet Letter of Inquiry and Grant Application Forms   Now Available

       The Floyd A. and Kathleen C. Cailloux Foundation         does not make grants or loans to individuals or groups  that are not 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

The Foundation only reviews grant proposals from applicants whose  letter of inquiry has been approved. If your initial inquiry is selected to go forward you will be asked to complete the process using the online grant application format. If you have submitted a written letter of inquiry in paper form you will be asked to re-submit your initial inquiry online. The Foundation is encouraging the use of the online process to increase efficiency for both the grantee and the grantor. Written grant proposals may be submitted in special circumstances when an applicant cannot complete an online application.

 If your organization is asked to send a full proposal you will be provided with an Internet address for the second stage online grant application. The online grant application should be completed and submitted by the stated deadline. Attachments are not accepted over the Internet and must be mailed separately or delivered by hand. Proposals are evaluated based on their relationship to the Foundation’s mission, geographic limitations, policies, and eligibility guidelines; a proposal’s reflection of thoughtful and careful planning; the organization’s record of sound fiscal management; and the organization’s likelihood to meet its objectives.

The following attachments will be requested with the second stage grant application and are mailed or delivered to the Foundation separately:

  • The completed application form signed by the Executive Director and the Board President/Chairman.
  • Letters of support from organizations involved in any collaborative projects.
  • A list of trustees or directors and corporate officers that includes their profession.
  • A project budget (revenue and expenses).
  • Current operating budget (revenue and expenses) for the entire organization.
  • Current year-to-date income and expense statement.
  • Latest available IRS Form 990 for requests in excess of $5,000.
  • Year-end financial statements for the most recently completed  year. These statements should be independently audited or reviewed  for requests in excess of $100,000 or more. The Foundation may request audited or reviewed statements on a case-by-case basis.
  • A proforma budget may be requested for some proposals.

Attachment Requirements
 Any attachments other than those previously mentioned, such as descriptive program flyers or event photos, should relate specifically to the proposed grant request. Please do not send videos as attachments. Attachments are not accepted in digital form for online grant applications and should be mailed according to the instructions for the online application.

Presentation
Please do not place attachments in a notebook or other type of binder.

Acknowledgement The Foundation will acknowledge grant proposals as quickly as possible, usually within four weeks. Notification of Board action regarding a grant will take place within two weeks after the meeting at which the proposal is considered.

Site Visits
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