Grant Application Requirements

Grant applications must be submitted after January 1 and prior to August 31, for consideration at the annual meeting of the Timmons Foundation which is now being held in October each year. The notification of grant awards will be made as soon as possible after the annual meeting. We strive to notify all applicants within 30 days following the annual meeting as to the disposition of their grant request.

Proposals for grants should include the following:

1. Mission statement and background of the organization.
2. Demonstration of need (What community is being served? What needs are being met by this project?)
3. Amount requested.
4. Project title and name of project director (or contact).
5. Purpose of program for which funds are sought.
6. Timelines for program implementation.
7. Method of required evaluation after completion of program.

The following attachments must also accompany requests:

1. Summary checklist
2. Current financial statement
3. Copy of federal tax exempt status
4. Roster of Board of Directors
5. Any optional materials

Reports

A status report and evaluation of any funded project must be received by the Foundation either upon completion of the project or not later than March 31st of the following year. This is requested of all grant recipients without regard to the size of the grant. The organization receiving the grant should acknowledge the amount received and state the disposition of the funds. Twenty percent of each grant in the amount of $5,000 or more may be withheld until a status report is received.

Contact

Applications for grants and reports should be forwarded to:

Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation
U.S. Bank Private Client Group
P.O. Box 8
Joplin, MO 64802-0008

Telephone:

(520) 248-8279

Or e-mail:

info@timmonsfoundation.org