The goal of the Park Foundation's application process is to obtain the information it needs to determine whether a project, program or organization has funding potential, while minimizing unnecessary work for prospective grantees. We welcome your questions and comments and may be contacted at (607) 272-9124 or info@parkfoundation.org.

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL:

The application instructions and form are downloadable here:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM (Word/PDF)

The submission deadlines for 2010 are: January 4; April 2; July 2; October 1. Proposals must arrive at the Foundation's office by the dates listed to be considered for a grant at the next quarterly Board meeting.

All proposals received will be acknowledged by email or by regular mail usually within a week of receipt.

While the Foundation does not guarantee it, most decisions on full proposals are made within the quarter. Occasionally proposals are deferred to a subsequent quarter for reasons of volume, need for additional review, or other circumstances. Applicants will be notified if a deferral occurs.

LETTERS OF INQUIRY:

Letters of Inquiry may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Foundation requests that applicants submit: (1) a cover letter that includes a summary of the project and (2) an inquiry cover sheet, downloadable here:

LETTER OF INQUIRY FORM (Word/PDF)

GENERAL INQUIRIES:

Foundation staff may be reached at (607) 272-9124 or email inquiries can be directed to info@parkfoundation.org, whereupon they will be forwarded to the appropriate staff for response.

Please submit all written correspondence to the Park Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 550, Ithaca, New York 14851. Our street address is 301 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850.