Grant Application Checklist

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The ITC Charitable Giving Program supports programs and projects for charitable organizations that have been recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with an emphasis placed on those projects that support the following areas of focus that traditionally have been important to us: Education, Environmental Stewardship, Social Services and Health & Wellness.

Use the following checklist to ensure all required information is provided.

  • Name of organization
  • Address
  • City/State Zip
  • Website
  • Name and title of contact person
  • Phone/email of contact person
  • Federal tax identification number/W-9
  • Statement of organization’s purpose (limit 100 words)
  • Identify geographic area served. See the list of eligible counties in each state here.
  • Program or project description (limit 200 words)
  • Description of project/program need (limit 200 words)
  • How issue relates to ITC’s mission/focus areas/criteria (limit 200 words)
  • Description of project/program goals and timeline (limit 200 words)
  • Specify how funds will be spent
  • Budget information (total project, other sources, requested from ITC)
  • Identify state or federal elected officials who serve as a board member or officer
  • Description of past support from ITC (include amounts/years)
  • List of other sources of substantial funds
  • Completed “Certification and Signature” form
  • Attachments
    • Organization’s current IRS Determination Letter
    • List of Board of Directors and their affiliations
    • Copy of the organization’s most recent annual report