Sample Cover Letter Template & Sample Proposal For Funding Support (Page 5 of 6) in pdf

Request for Funds – Draft Template

POPULATION SERVED (2005 demographics)

Youth _____ years old;

___% come from single parent families and/or live with a grandparent or other

caregiver. Virtually all participants qualify for the government free lunch program,

and are considered low-income.

___% female, ___% male;

___% African American, __% Caucasian.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATION

At least ___% of participants will complete program as measured by attendance records.

At least ___% of participants will demonstrate academic improvement as measured by

quarterly report cards, teacher progress reports and tutor feedback.

At least ___% of participants’ families will increase the number of hours spent in reading

activities with their children as measured by pre and post screenings and Bonus Bucks

program tracking form.

PARTNERS

_________________ strongly believes that the formula for providing effective, cost-efficient

and high quality programs includes collaboration with many community organizations.

___________________________ partners with the following groups:

Boys & Girls Club of _____________ – identifies children for the programs

___________ Library – provides computer lab for homework assistance

________________ Church parishioners - serve as volunteer tutors and mentors

(university/college) students – serve as volunteer tutors and mentors

_____________ County Parks & Recreation – provides funding for facility and

enhancements

_____________________School – provides space for tutoring

USTA and USTA Florida - serve as resource for tennis programming; continuing

education and development of volunteer board members

First Serve Inc. – provides curriculum for life skills

SUSTAINABILITY OF PROJECT

To serve eligible youth, virtually all of whom are unable to pay for services, _____________

has developed a fund raising plan which includes initiating an annual fund drive targeted to

individuals; an annual banquet/auction; funding requests to area civic clubs and

organizations; and corporate and foundation grants.

PUBLICITY

______________ will be pleased to acknowledge your contribution with appropriate signage

at the facility. In addition, we would make mention of your gift in our quarterly newsletter

and submit news releases to local newspapers.

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