How to Apply for an Allstate Foundation Grant

For 2009, if your organization has been invited to send a letter of inquiry or proposal, the following information must be included:

• A cover letter with the organization's name, street address (not post office box), phone number and contact person
• A summary of the grant request
• Brief description of how the proposed program or project relates to the current focus areas of The Allstate Foundation
• A timetable for project implementation
• Brief statement of the organization's history, mission, goals, service area and constituents
• An operating budget for the past year, indicating percentages used for program, administrative, fundraising and general expenses
• Budget for proposed project, including sources of financial support and grants committed or pending
• Audited financial statement from the previous year
• Copy of most recent annual report
• Copy of the nonprofit status exemption letter from the IRS
• List of the officers, board members and their affiliations
• Background statement on the executive director and key staff to be involved in the proposed project
• A list of other donors, including support from the United Way or similar federated funds, corporations, foundations and government sources