IEF GRANT NARRATIVE

For All Requests: In 3 pages or less, please address the following eight points:

1. Needs assessment: Please describe the need for your project. How have you determined the
need? Does anyone else in your community provide the same or a similar service?
Is this a new project or is it part of an on-going program?

2. Target population: Whom will your project serve? How many a year? Geographical area
served?

3. Goals and objectives: What is the desired end result for this project, and how will you
measure what is accomplished as a result of receiving IEF funds?

4. Methods: Describe the project you plan to accomplish with IEF funds. Include “who-what-when-
where-how.” Describe what role volunteers play in your project, as well as staff.

5. On-going funding: How do you plan to continue this project after IEF funding?

6. Project Budget: Provide a brief financial statement covering the following:
RECEIPTS: Indicate all fund sources for this request and note if funding has been
approved or is pending.
EXPENDITURES: Describe the various types of expenses for the project.

7. Contingencies: What events or situations could occur that would impact the successful
completion of this project within the one-year grant time frame.

8. Competencies:
How will you make sure this project is carried out properly? Who will be
responsible for the project (name and phone number)? Briefly describe the experience your
agency and staff have in administering grants.

The following required attachments are in addition to the 3 page narrative limit:

• For Episcopal parishes: Letter of endorsement/cover letter from the Rector or Senior
Warden.

• For Diocesan requests: Letter of endorsement/cover letter from the Bishop.

• For non-parish requests:
- Letter of support from a local Episcopal church’s clergy or Senior Warden.
- Letter of support from the chairperson of your Board of Directors or your chief executive
officer
- Federal Tax Exempt number
- List of Board Members