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Declaration and Compliance

The Hillsboro Community Foundation awards grants to organizations that are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions, municipalities, or faith-based organizations. Applicants who do not meet these criteria are encouraged to collaborate with a qualified fiscal agent from one of the approved categories. Fiscal agents must be managed by reliable, ethical, and experienced personnel. All grant applications must include documentation verifying federal tax-exempt status at the time of submission.

Does your organization receive federal tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service? *YesNo

Which describes your organization? *501(c)(3) Public CharityEducational InstitutionGovernment (e.g. city, county, municipality)Faith-Based Institution

Please upload a copy of IRS Tax Determination Letter or a completed W-9 *Note: State of Kansas exemption is not acceptable.

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Do you have a qualified fiscal agent? *YesNo

Which describes your organization's fiscal agent? *501(c)(3) Public CharityEducational InstitutionGovernment (e.g. city, county, municipality)Faith-Based Institution

Please upload a copy of Fiscal Agent's IRS Tax Determination Letter or a completed W-9 *Note: State of Kansas exemption is not acceptable.

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Applicant Information

Organization Name *

Organization EIN/Tax ID *

Organization Mailing Address *

P.O. Box, Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Website *

Contact Person *

Organizational Title *

Phone *

Email Address *

Organizational Mission *0 / 250

Fiscal Agent Information

Fiscal Agent Organization Name *

Fiscal Agent Organization EIN/Tax ID *

Mailing Address *

P.O. Box, Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State *

ZIP *

Fiscal Agent Contact Person *

Organizational Title *

Fiscal Agent Phone *

Project/Program Information

Project/Program Name *

Describe the project/program. *0 / 300

How was the need determined for the project/program? *0 / 500

Optional: Upload additional documents that could provide extra information for your request.

Funding Request

In the past 3 years, has your organization received a grant from the Hillsboro Community Foundation? *YesNo

Type of grant request. *

What is the expected cost of the program/project? *

USD

Is there an expected time frame to completion of the project/program? *YesNo, or Ongoing

Expected completion date *Less than 12 months12-24 months24-36 months

Amount of funding requested from the Hillsboro Community Foundation? *

USD

If funding is limited, would you be willing to accept less than the full amount requested? *YesNo

What is the minimum amount needed to make the project/program successful? *

USD

Has any additional funding been secured for this project/program? *YesNo

How much funding has been secured? *

USD

Do you have plans to seek additional funding? *YesNo

Evaluation and Follow-Up

If approved, how will this grant from the Hillsboro Community Foundation better your organization? *0 / 1000

How will the success of this project/program be evaluated? *0 / 300

How do you plan to recognize and publicly acknowledge the Hillsboro Community Foundation's support if your project is funded? (Check all that apply) *Press Release and Media CoverageSocial MediaEvent RecognitionWebsite and Newsletter MentionsPlaques or SignagePrinted MaterialsOther

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