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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The application must consist of the following:

1) The attached fill-in-the-blank application.   

2) A one to five-page narrative which include what your project will achieve:

A. What is the issue to be addressed?
B.  How does the project support your mission?
C. Who benefits from the project and how?
D. Why is the project being undertaken at this time?
E. What are the anticipated outcomes?
F.  How will you evaluate the success of your project?

3) A detailed project budget (not the entire organizational budget) showing all anticipated costs, other sources of funding, and the amount requested. Be specific about items or activities such as personnel/salaries, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contract costs and indirect costs.  The Pierce Foundation limits indirect costs to 10%.

4) A timeline or project schedule with milestones, action, etc. The project must begin during the 2012 calendar year and be completed within one year from the start date. A mid-year report (6 months from project start date) must be included.

5) Appendices. 
            Appendices must include:

• Key Personnel Resumes – Limit these to 1 page per resume.

• Letters of Commitment from partner organizations explaining their role in the proposed project.  Do not enclose letters of endorsement or recommendations. Letters of commitment must pertain to the actual project, not the entire organization.

You may send application via email or US Mail.

Email application to aipfound@swcp.com or mail one hard copy to the following address:  

Albert I. Pierce Foundation
2727 San Pedro NE  Suite 112
Albuquerque, NM  87110

No applications will be accepted if sent via courier services like FedEx, UPS, etc. Applications submitted by courier service will be disqualified.

There is no need for certified or other special mailings which may delay the review process. If a receipt is desired, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope or postcard with the application.

Note:  Erroneous or misleading information may result in grants being rescinded or revoked and repayment of any funds received may be required.