Application Guidelines

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INFORMATION FOR GRANT SEEKERS

We appreciate your interest in submitting a proposal to the Donald D. Hammill Foundation. Because the Foundation receives funding requests far in excess of our ability to fund, only a small portion of requests can be approved. A decision not to fund does not reflect on the merits of the requesting organization or the value of the proposal. Please read the material presented here carefully to determine if your proposal is appropriate for the Foundation's consideration.

General Guidelines

Generally, the foundation does not support:

Organizations that do not have a current 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
Grants to individuals
Programs outside the Austin, Texas, metropolitan area
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Candidates for political office
Endowments
Debt reduction
Organizations that discriminate in policy or in practice on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification
Type III Supporting Organizations under IRS Section 509(a)(3)

Generally, priority is given to proposals that provide basic needs for individuals with disabilities, the aged, or individuals who are financially disadvantaged.

Proposal deadline: March 15. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, proposals are due the first business day after March 15. The Foundation acknowledges receipt of all proposals. If you have not received an acknowledgment within four weeks, please feel free to contact us to be certain your proposal was received.

Proposal review schedule: The Foundation's trustees make decisions on proposals in May of each year. Decisions are generally mailed to all applicants by early June.

Any discussion or indication of interest prior to or after submission of a written application or site visit should not be construed as a commitment by the Foundation. The Trustees will consider each application on its own merit, and notification of Trustee approval or declination is always made in writing to an organization. The action of the Trustees on an application is final.

Application Process

Please send one copy of your proposal. A cover letter with the name(s) of a contact person should accompany the proposal. Your proposal should be concise and include the following.

A brief statement of your organization's history and mission.
Describe the individuals served by your organization.
Describe what your clients value about your program. How do they benefit?
Describe the project for which you are requesting funds. Include needs addressed, effect in the community, anticipated outcomes, and the amount of your request.
Describe how you evaluate the results of your services.
Identify how funding from the Hammill Foundation would fit into your overall budget (e.g. supplement existing funds, begin a new program, part of funding being requested from other organizations, etc.)?
Include your summarized general operating budget.
Provide a copy of IRS letter designating your 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
Include a list of your Board of Directors and program officers.
You may include additional information that is not revealed in the questions or the above points (e.g., brochures, outside evaluation or comments on your program).

Mail your proposal to:
Donald D. Hammill Foundation
8700 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Austin, TX 78757