Proposals are accepted beginning April 1 each year. In order to receive consideration, proposals must be postmarked on or before the published deadline. If you bring the proposals to the Foundation office, they must be received by 5 pm on the day of the deadline.

Proposal Content Requirements

Only complete proposal packets will be accepted. Please send only one copy of your proposal packet, unbound and single-sided. Please follow the application process outlined on the Application Forms page of the website.

Review Process

Proposals are first screened to assure a fit with the Stevens Square Foundation guidelines. Directors who serve on the Grants Committee then reveiw the proposals for fit within the Stevens Square Foundation mission, vision and values, guidelines, and priorities. The Grants Committee members will conduct site visits during the summer. In the fall, the Grants Committee presents its recommendations to the full Board for review and decision.

Larger Grant Requests

Grant requests for $35,000 to $50,000 are carefully evaluated for their capacity to carry out the project as proposed. In addition, priority is given to those requests focused on creating positive change in the older adult services field.

Timeline for Grant Decisions

Every applicant will be notified by July 1 of the status of their grant request. Grant award notifications are mailed by October 31. Grant funds are available by early November.

Grant Follow-up

Organizations receiving grant support will be asked to report about the work accomplished with their grant. To help make the reporting process more effective and efficient, Stevens Square Foundation asks that organizations use the Stevens Square Final Report Form (see link at the bottom of this page).

Please mail one unbound, single-sided copy of your proposal including all attachments and documentation to:

Stevens Square Foundation

318 West 48th Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419

612-825-1368

Your proposal must be postmarked by April 28, 2010. If you have any questions please email us at ssqfoundation@earthlink.net