Eligibility Requirements*
- Organizations and programs that align with the Foundation’s mission to support and enhance the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved older adults residing in Philadelphia County.
- Organizations that are based outside of Philadelphia County but provide services in Philadelphia County. In this case, grants would be restricted to the organization’s Philadelphia County-based program/s.
- Organizations and programs that reflect the guiding principles of the Foundation.
- Organizations, including newly established organizations, of the following types: 501(c)3 public charities, fiscally sponsored organizations or programs, supporting organizations, other 501(c) organizations (within legal limits).
- Organizations where older adults can go to receive services and socialization (examples: Senior Centers, Adult Day, and Behavioral and Mental Health Programs), organizations that provide in-home services (examples: Home Maintenance Programs, Food Programs, but excluding those services paid for by insurance), organizations that provide caregiver support and care coordination, and organizations that provide programs that support those older adults living in the community (examples: Information & Resources, Transportation, Food Programs, Housing Programs, Homelessness, Companionship Services, Virtual Programs, and other programs targeting loneliness and social isolation issues).
- There is no operating budget limit for innovative project funding.
- If an organization requests innovative project funding, the project focus must be serving older adults residing in Philadelphia County. Innovative project funding can be directed towards materials that are necessary for the project’s success.
I have read and understand the listed eligibility requirements.
- Yes
- No
Grant Request Name*
Please provide a name for this Grant Request using the following as a guide:
[Fiscal Year for which Innovative Project Support is being sought] + “Innovative Project Support” e.g. 2024 Innovative Project Support
Character Limit: 100
Organization History & Mission:*
Please provide a brief history of the organization including the mission statement if your organization has not previously applied and received support from The Sarah Ralston Foundation.
Character Limit: 1500
Number of Staff:
How many staff does your organization employ on a full-time and part-time basis?
Number of Full-Time Staff:*
Number of Part-Time Staff:*
Staff Composition:
How many full-time and part-time staff self-identify as part of an underrepresented population (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age)?
The SRF collects demographic information including race ethnicity and gender identity for internal aggregated data for analysis only. Providing demographic information is voluntary and an option exists to select “Prefer not to disclose” for each category. The demographic data collected are confidential and not used for consideration of funding of individual awards. Collecting demographic data provides information for The Sarah Ralston Foundation to better understand its supported Awards program participation.
Composition of Full-Time Staff:*
Composition Part-Time Staff :*
Staff Composition*
Please provide demographic information about your organization’s staff members who self-identify as part of an underrepresented population (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age)?
Character Limit: 1000
Staff Leadership*
Please provide information (Name, Title, Tenure) about your organization’s staff leadership. Include any demographic information you have collected about your overall leadership.*
Character Limit: 1000
The SRF collects demographic information including race ethnicity and gender identity for internal aggregated data for analysis only. Providing demographic information is voluntary and an option exists to select “Prefer not to disclose” for each category. The demographic data collected are confidential and not used for consideration of funding of individual awards. Collecting demographic data provides information for The Sarah Ralston Foundation to better understand its supported Awards program participation.
Addressing Equity:*
What is your organization doing to explicitly address equity? Please include perspective from both your Board and staff leadership, and any demographic information you have collected about your overall leadership.
Character Limit: 2000
INNOVATIVE PROJECT INFORMATION:
Description of Goals and Objectives:*
Please provide the organization’s planned goals and objectives for the Innovative Project.
Character Limit: 1500
Description of Project Significance:*
Please provide a brief description of the significance of the Innovative Project.
Character Limit: 3000
Description of Population Served:*
Please describe the population your Innovative Project seeks to serve (socioeconomic, demographic, age range).
Character Limit: 1500
Description of Proposed Activities:*
Please outline the proposed activities of the Innovative Project.
Character Limit: 6000
Intended impact and assessment/evaluation of the Innovative Project:*
What is the intended impact of the Innovative Project and how will it be assessed/evaluated?
Character Limit: 1500
Project Team Qualifications:*
Please provide a a brief description of the qualifications of the team members who will be contributing to the Innovative Project.
Character Limit: 1500
Innovative Project Start Date:*
Innovative Project End Date:*
Innovative Project Cost/Budget:*
Organization’s budgeted operating expenses for the Innovative Project during the time period for which support is requested.
Dollar Amount
Type of Innovative Project Grant:*
- Single Year
- Multi-Year
Length of Multi-Year Innovative Project Grant:
If requesting a multi-year Innovative Project grant, please indicate the number of years of the project.
- Two Years
- Three Years
FOR COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS ONLY:
Collaborative Partners:
Please provide a description of responsibilities in the project for each of the partners.
Character Limit: 2500
Letter of Commitment:
Please describe the commitment of each collaborative partner below or upload a letter of intent to participate in the project from each collaborative partner.
Character Limit: 2500 | File Size Limit: 5 MB
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Organization Budget:*
Please provide a budget (in any format) for the organization’s fiscal year relative to the period for which support is being requested. The organization budget may include a narrative detailing program (for which support is being sought) expenses (administration and program), and revenue (philanthropy, earned revenue, government support and other sources).
File Size Limit: 5 MB
Innovative Project Budget:*
Please provide a budget for the project relative to the period for which support is being requested.
File Size Limit: 5MB
Audited Financials:*
Please provide audited financials for the last complete fiscal year. *Please contact Lynette Killen (lkillen@sarahralstonfoundation.org) to discuss the presentation of financials if your organization does not conduct an annual audit.
File Size Limit: 15 MB
Determination Letter:*
Please provide the organization’s 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter. If you are a fiscally sponsored organization or a supporting organization, please include the letter for your fiscal sponsor or your supported organization.
File Size Limit: 5 MB
The Innovative Project Support Committee reviews grant proposals once each year. Proposals are due on or before September 1st.