Application Process

Application deadlines: March 31 and September 30.
Grant Notification dates: August 31 and February 28.



There is no special application or proposal form. Applicants should submit SEVEN copies of the following:

• A cover letter, summarizing the grant request which is signed by the organization's executive director and board president.
  
  
• A brief history of the organization including its founding, mission, major programs, population served and staff (limit to 3 pages).
  
  
• A detailed description of the request, including a statement of the need, population to be served, the purpose of the grant, and the timeline for the project, including implementation and completion dates.
  
  
• A project budget including the amount requested from the Ridgecliff Foundation and from other sources, the status of those other requests, and the level of in-kind support.
  
  
• A detailed description of the specific methods that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the project.
  
  
• The most recent Annual Report (including financial statements).
  
  
• The organization's current budget including all sources of funding. For funding from foundations, corporations and government agencies, please indicate whether funding is pending or has been secured.
  
  
• A list of the current members of the Board of Trustees and Officers.
  
  
• A copy of the applicant's letter from the Internal Revenue Service verifying tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) status.
  
  

  The foundation reserves the right to contact other grantmakers and/or professionals in the field regarding any grant request. An on-site visit may be required prior to further consideration.

  
  

  Please contact the Foundation office at (440) 333-1803 if you need further assistance.
  

  Completed applications should be sent to:
  

  Ridgecliff Foundation, Grant Review Committee
  c/o Michael A. Minelli, Chair
  4169 Story Road
  Fairview Park, OH 44126