Buhl Regional Health Foundation’s Online Grant Application Process begins  next Grant Cycle.   Date: June 11, 2018

 

Organizations that meet eligibility criteria are able to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as first step for a funding request.  In addition, the BRHF will require a letter proving tax exempt status which can be uploaded during the application process.   Deadline: July 6, 2018

 

BRHF Staff and Grants Committee will review LOI’s and determine which organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal Deadline for Review: July 19, 2018.  Grants Committee Meeting for final evaluation of LOI’s July 20, 2018

 

If an LOI meets our criteria, the organization is invited to submit a full online proposal with supporting documentation such as; most recently filed IRS Form 990, Strategic Plan, audited Financial Statements, as well as Operating and Project Budgets.   Deadline: August 16, 2018

Site visits performed August 17-24, 2018.  BRHF staff & Grants Committee will review the full proposal.   Deadline: September 13, 2018.  Grants Committee meeting to review final results and prepare Grant Summaries.  September 14, 2018

 

Grant Summaries will be available for Board of Directors to review.  Reviewed between September 14 and 20, 2018

 

Grants Committee presents its recommendations to Board of Directors for approval of grant funding..  Approval Requested at BRHF Board Meeting: September 20, 2018

 

If approved, organizations will receive a detailed Grant Commitment Letter to be signed noting dates for follow-up reporting and any conditions before grant funding is released.  BRHF Grant Award Agreement will be sent September 21.  Deadline for return: September 27, 2018

 

Once Grant Agreement is returned with signature, BRHF will process the check.  Deadline for Check Processing: September 28, 2018

Staff will review progress reports with the Grantee at the times stated in the Grant Agreement; Summary Reports will then be provided to the BRHF Grants Committee for discussion of impacts, outcomes, lessons learned and grantee’s future eligibility to request funding.