The Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism invites proposals in three major areas of interest: education, prevention, and early intervention. Our approach is a holistic one with a goal that moves towards personal freedom and growth. We support, encourage and endorse grantees who have creative, innovative programs which meet expressed need, encompassing groups of people, and can be measures and appreciated in those terms. There is a three year limit for consecutive receipt of funding for any given organization. There is a donation cap of $7,500.
Grant awards are given out once a year. Proposals, should be submitted during the first quarter of the year for Board review.
There are four steps to follow for the proper submission of grant proposals to the Greater Boston Counsel on Alcoholism.
Step One: Prerequisites
- Confirmation to IRS requirements including Form 501c3
- Written progress reports at least at six months into the project, at the end of the project; and a financial report showing funds disposition
Step Two: Required Information
- Name, address and telephone number of applicant: list of officers and contact person for this proposal
- Size of your organization
- Years of experience in this field
- Personnel available
- Financial background
Description of the project for which you request a grant
- Number of personnel involved
- Estimated number of potential beneficiaries
- Total cost of project, amount requested from G. B. C. A.
- Other funds available to your organization, please list
- Time expectations for the project
- Do you have any expansion plans?
Step Three: Proposal
Proposals should be concise, they are not to exceed two pages. It should include a link to the Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism's goals for assisting others.
Step Four: Submitting the Application
Please submit all proposals with 14 copies, plus one copy only of any supplemental information.
The deadline for proposals is December 31, 2007.
Please be sure to download the cover sheet for all proposals at the bottom of this page and include with the proposal.
Mail the completed Application to:
Ms. Martha Curtis, RN, LICSW, BCD
P.O. Box 470828
Brookline Village, MA 02445
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