CottonWood Small Grants

[Katalin Fabian]

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Katalin Fábián
Lafayette College
Department of Government and Law
Kirby Hall 103
Easton, PA 18042-1780

Tel: (610) 330-5392
Fax: (610) 330-5397



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Cottonwood Foundation:
How To Apply For A Grant
Cottonwood Foundation awards grants in the $500 to $1,000 range to
grassroots organizations in the United States and internationally.
Typically, Cottonwood Foundation's grants are provided for general support.




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 Guidelines
Cottonwood Foundation has a very limited amount of funding available, and
will only award grants to organizations that meet all four of the following
criteria:
protect the environment
promote cultural diversity
empower people to meet their basic needs
rely on volunteer efforts
If your organization does not meet these four criteria, it will not be
eligible for funding by Cottonwood Foundation. Approximately 40 grants will
be awarded in 2001.
Cottonwood Foundation especially seeks to support organizations for which
small grants will make a significant difference. Organizations in the United
States and internationally are eligible for funding by Cottonwood
Foundation. Organizations are not required to have 501(c)(3) status, but
only charitable, non-profit organizations will be funded by Cottonwood
Foundation. Political and religious organizations, governmental agencies,
for-profit businesses, private individuals, and universities are not
eligible for funding by Cottonwood Foundation. Organizations that have
received funding from Cottonwood Foundation in past years are eligible to
apply for grants, but applications should not be submitted more than once
every twelve months. Applications should be submitted in English if
possible.



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 Grant application process
Currently, grant requests must be submitted by mail. Please follow these
steps:
Print a copy of the Grant Application Form
If your organization is outside the US and Canada,
also print a copy of the Payment Form
Fill them out (on paper!), and attach any supporting documents
Mail to Cottonwood at the address noted at the top of the form
Cottonwood Foundation will accept grant applications at all times for
consideration, with no formal deadlines for applications. Applicants can
expect to receive notification within six months of the receipt of their
application about whether the application has been funded.



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 If you have questions
Please read Cottonwood Foundation's Frequently Asked Questions.
If you would like additional information prior to submitting your
application, please contact the Foundation by mail at:
Cottonwood Foundation
Box 10803
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 USA

or at its e-mail address: cottonwood at igc.org

If necessary, the Foundation may be reached by telephone at (651) 426-8797
or fax at (651) 426-0320