If your organization plans to submit a proposal for funding consideration by the Prince Charitable Trusts for programs in Rhode Island, please prepare and submit your proposal following the instructions below. We have changed the procedure since last year so please review these new guidelines.

METHOD OF SUBMITTING:

All proposals are to be submitted electronically as described below.

Technical Requirements:

Please send all required materials (except the .jpeg files) in a single PDF file to: Sharon Robison, (srobison@prince-trusts.org. ). Be sure the name of your organization is in the title of any file you submit and each individual document within the large file. If you have technical questions about transmitting the file electronically, please call Sharon Robison at 312-419-8700x132.

We do not encourage the submission of additional materials, but they may not be submitted electronically. If you feel you must submit other supporting materials, send them in hard copy to the Prince offices before the deadline. Please note the spelling of Sharon ROBISON. Misspelling her name has caused problems in transmission for some applicants.

TIMING:

All proposals must be received on June 1 by noon, Central Standard Time.

WHAT TO INCLUDE:

1. Prince Charitable Trusts Cover Sheet - to download the cover sheet in Microsoft Word format, click here.
2. IRS Determination letter
3. Proposal (3-5 pages) should include the following:
   1. A brief description of the history, purpose and activities carried out by the organization
   2. A statement about the need for support and how it will be used
   3. A list of foundation and corporate supporters and the amount contributed
   4. A percentage breakdown of funding sources (foundations, corporations, individuals, government, fundraising events, membership, United Way, etc.)
4. List of your Board of Directors
5. Operating budget – previous and current fiscal year
6. Project budget if appropriate
7. Photo – single picture in .jpeg format, if possible
8. Your logo in .jpeg format, if possible (New Item!)
9. Latest Annual Report – or provide a link to your website if your annual report is available there
10. Audited Financial Statement, if available, or IRS Form 990

Proposals must be received by 12:00 noon on the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or a holiday, proposals must be received prior to the deadline date. We are no longer accepting proposals on paper. Please submit your proposal on line as a single .pdf file addressed to: srobison@prince-trusts.org.

All Proposals must be received by 12 noon, CST
June 1, 2011 at the Prince Offices

WHAT WE FUND

• The Trusts make grants only to charitable organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as public charities under Sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). The Trusts do not make grants to individuals.
• In Rhode Island, the Trusts support programs that improve the quality of life for residents of the city of Newport and Aquidneck Island. Generally, the Trusts only support programs that are regional or statewide when these programs have a direct or indirect impact on Newport or Aquidneck Island.
• The Trusts do not fund projects that promote or proselytize any religion. While we do fund the projects of faith-based organizations, those projects must be secular in nature.
• The Trusts do not fund organizations that discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any veteran's status.