Partners.

Educational Partners Funding

Letter of Interest (LOI) for direct grant funding for 2025

Welcome!

The CrossRoads Educational Partners Fund is designed to support and uplift educational initiatives that make a profound impact in our community. As an organization dedicated to promoting education and fostering growth, we believe that your organization's vision and commitment align perfectly with the goals of the residents of Grier Heights.

Our grant process provides an opportunity to secure funding for educational projects and programs like yours by submitting this Letter of Interest. If you have any questions throughout the application process. I are here to assist you in any way I can.

anthony.chadwick@crossroadscorporation.org.

What Happens Next?

Our review committee will review your LOI and requested funding amount. I will follow you with you if the committee has any questions regarding your submission. Awardees will be notified of approval and award amount on October 1st, 2024.

We eagerly anticipate your participation in the CrossRoads grant process for 2025 and look forward to receiving your application.

Your Letter of Interest (LOI) must be submitted by 5pm, August 15, 2024, to be eligible.

Organization name

Contact First name

Contact Last name

Phone

Address

Mission Statement:

Grant Amount Requested

Total Program/Project Budget

Total Operating Budget

Agency Approach

Provide a brief description of your nonprofit

Who is your target population?

Provide an executive summary of the proposal, the need your organization proposes to address and how the program/project responds to the need and aligns with the social determinants of health.

How are you and/or your organization equipped to carry out the work you have described?

How does your agency use data for continuous quality improvement?

Methodology and Evaluating Progress.

How will the project/program evaluate progress toward achieving objectives/goals? Describe the major activities. Describe how you evaluate your project's objectives and measures? Describe the target population.

Describe the major activities. Describe how you evaluate your project's objectives and measures? Describe the target population.

Describe how you evaluate your project's objectives and measures? Describe the target population.

Describe the target population.

What culturally competent considerations are included in your program design and delivery?

Give examples of how your organization responds in a culturally competent manner as a partner to a place-based initiative.

From a racial equity perspective, why is your program/project necessary?

Leadership

Describe your leadership model and who leads your work. Help us understand who the primary decision makers are and why they are qualified to do the work.

Number of Leadership Team Members

Number of Board Members

Number of Board Member American Indian or Alaska Natives

Number of Board Member Asian

Number of Board Member Black/African American

Number of Board Member Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin

Number of Board Member Middle Eastern or North African

Number of Board Member Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Number of Board Member White

Number of Board Members two or more races

Please describe past or planned partnerships or collaborations with other organizations serving the Grier Heights community

Signature

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Financial Certification Document

IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter

Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N (e-Postcard)*

If you requested an extension on your taxes, a letter of extension is required.

Charitable Solicitation License (CSL) or Exemption Letter Issued by the Secretary of State*

If you requested an extension on your taxes, a letter of extension is required.

Certificate of Insurance*

The Certificate of Insurance must show an active policy with appropriate coverage for the proposed work (e.g., if your agency is working with children, the elderly, or individuals with intellectual disabilities, you must have a sexual assault and molestation clause).

Signed W-9*

Current Board of Directors Roster*

Please upload your current Board of Directors roster. Include the full name and affiliation of each member (example: Joe Smith - IEE Education).

Audit or Independent Financial Review*

Audited Financial Statements are required from agencies with an annual revenue of $500,000+. The Independent Financial Review is applicable to agencies with revenue of less than $500,000. All financial statements must be prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States. Please be sure that your independent auditors are aware that financial statements be prepared on the cash basis or on any other basis other tha

SAS 114

Required for agencies with annual revenue of $500,000 or more. Communication from auditor to those charged with governance. Please be sure that your independent auditors are aware that you need this in writing.

SAS 115

Required for agencies with annual revenue of $500,000 or more. Letter issued by auditor communicating Internal Control Related Matters identified in the audit. The partner agency management/board should include its planned action to address each auditor comment. Please be sure that your independent auditors are aware that you need this in writing either in the auditor’s letter or in a separate letter to CrossRoads Corporation.