15 Spinning Wheel Drive
Suite 326
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone 630 654 4729
Fax 630 654 3402

Application Forms

APPLICATION PACKETS for RESPONSIVE GRANTS

There are two Responsive Grants Application Packets:

• Requests for Program or General Operating support for $25,000 or less 
  [Word: Application packet] 
  [Excel: Program Budget Form] 


• Requests for Program Support of more than $25,000 
  [Word: Application packet] 
  [Word: Logic Model]
  [Excel: Program Budget Form] 


• Report for Responsive Grants
  [Word: Form] 

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Kustra at 630-654-4729.

Please submit the application packet to:

Deb Kustra
Grants Manager 
Community Memorial Foundation 
15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 326 
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 

Review Criteria

Funding requests are reviewed according to the following criteria:

• The ability of the project to make a contribution toward improving the quality of health of area residents.
• Demonstrated stability through consistent and effective management, strong board engagement, a broad base of community support, and financial responsibility through exemplary record keeping and effective use of funds.
• The viability of the project, as evident in sound design, appropriate budget, the qualifications of staff and a strong implementation plan.
• The adequacy of plans for measuring success, outcomes and benefits.
• The program’s ability to become self-sustaining.
• The level of program innovation.

 

Review Process

CMF uses a one-stage application process. It takes up to 3 months from receipt of the proposals to the board’s final decisions. During this time, CMF staff may contact organizations to obtain additional information and/or schedule a site visit.

Organizations will be notified of the Foundation's funding decision in June for the Spring Grant Cycle and in December for the Fall Grant Cycle.