Should you have a question that is not answered from the list below, please contact the Foundation office at (512) 233-5599. 

 

Q: Does the Mitte Foundation have a deadline for receipt of applications?
A: Yes. Letters of Inquiry for funding in 2010 will be accepted until September 15, 2009. Please see the Foundation application process for further information.

After approval of submission, proposals are due to the Foundation by 4:30 pm, October 26th, 2009. Grantees will be notified no later than the end of February each year, and in accord with the timeline of the project to be funded.

 

Q: What should be included in the Letter of Inquiry?
A: The Letter of Inquiry should contain a brief description of your agency's purpose and the clientele served, a summary of the project/program for which you are seeking funding, the amount of funding sought, and when funding is needed. If readily available, you may also enclose a copy of your organization's IRS determination letter.

 

Q: Is there a standard format for proposals?
A: Yes. See the section regarding our application process to download the files that make up the Mitte Foundation’s application. The completed proposal and attachments must be both e-mailed to the Foundation at communitygrants@mittefoundation.org, and mailed or delivered to the Foundation’s office as a hard copy.

 

Q: Will the Mitte Foundation staff discuss proposal ideas before submission?
A: Yes. Letters of Inquiry prior to proposal submission are required. The executive director will be happy to discuss proposal ideas prior to submission to insure whether or not the proposed proposal fits the Foundation’s program priorities.

 

Q: For how much should we apply?
A: The Mitte Foundation’s support within the Community Giving Program vary so widely that an average amount is not a good indicator of an applicant’s potential funding level. Organizations should submit proposals requesting a reasonable amount of financial support for efforts that most closely match the Foundation’s priorities and interest areas. The Foundation is rarely the sole funder of a project, and does encourage challenge and matching grant opportunities.

 

Q: Does the Mitte Foundation make multi-year grants?
A: Yes. The Mitte Foundation does make multi-year gifts, recognizing that some projects can be more successful when a grant is awarded for a specific period of time longer than one year. However, the Foundation rarely funds projects for a period longer than three years.

 

Q: If my agency has received grants from the Mitte Foundation in the past, are there limitations to how many years we can receive grants?
A: No. Consecutive-year funding requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. However, past grant recipients must follow the application process and submit a Letter of Inquiry first. Additionally, prior to December 1st, an interim or final report for the grantee’s current grant must be submitted to the Foundation prior to consideration.

 

Q: If I know members of the Mitte Foundation’s board of directors, does it increase the likelihood that my proposal will be funded if I contact them?
A: No. All directors are encouraged to refer all calls regarding grant requests to the Foundation office and its staff.

 

Q: How long does the review process take?
A: Our goal is to respond to all proposal requests by the end of February.

 

Q: How will my organization know if its proposal has been funded?
A: The Foundation office will notify you by either a letter or an e-mail after the final decisions have been made.

 

Q: What can I expect after my organization’s proposal is funded?
A: The Foundation will mail you an award letter and a grant agreement which outlines the payment schedule and other pertinent details and requirements. You will be asked to contact the Foundation office to schedule a meeting with the executive director to deliver your agreement, meet Foundation staff, and receive additional information.

 

Q: Will my organization need to turn in reports?
A: The Mitte Foundation requires a final status report one month following the end of the grant period. Interim reports may also be required, especially if a multi-year gift has been granted. All reporting requirements are outlined in the grant agreement.