Forms 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
[Grant Report 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.