Applying for a grant

Applicants should send an initial email letter of inquiry to the Foundation at inquiry@mauriceamadofdn.org. This email should include:

  1. Background and purpose of your organization
  2. Short description of the specific program or project for which the organization is requesting funds
  3. Dollar amount of the request
  4. The subject line of the email should read: "Grant Inquiry"
If the Foundation is interested in your project, you will be sent instructions on how to submit a grant proposal.

Program/Project Description

If requesting support for a project or program the following is also required:

  1. Project goals
  2. Description of specific project activities
  3. Intended audience
  4. Timeline
  5. Project budget
  6. Staff and their qualifications
  7. Evaluation plan

Deadlines

The Foundation awards grants in the spring and the fall. The deadline for an email letter of inquiry to be considered for the spring meeting is March 15; the deadline for the fall meeting is August 31.

Note: Grants are made only to qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals.

CDs/Videotapes/Books

The Foundation receives many requests for grants to produce CDs, videotapes, films and books with Sephardic themes. These projects will be considered, but in addition to the required information, the proposal must also include a distribution plan. If you are submitting a sample CD, videotape, or book, please send the Foundation 5 copies. Note: the Foundation is unable to return these items.