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How To Apply For A Grant

We strive to make the process of applying for a Pauls Foundation grant as easier as possible. However, we cannot accept applications that do not meet our application requirements, as defined below.

Please read our grant requirements carefully. 

Only first time applicants need to submit a Letter of Intent to:

David J. Valkema
Executive Director and Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors
The Pauls Foundation
3260 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Suite 12A
Chicago, IL 60657

Your Letter of Intent should be as short as possible and sent per United States Post Office with the following information:

  1. Organization name
  2. Complete contact information
  3. Organization mission
  4. Intended grant purpose
  5. A short overview
 How to Apply for a Grant- La Fiamma Rome 1998

Please read the instructions carefully and compile the following information exactly how you would like each of our directors to see it. 

Grant Application must include: 

  1. Three Page Application Form (7 individual copies of pages 2 through 4 - we do not need our cover page of instructions included with your application)
  2. Last fiscal year report if available (7 individual copies)
  3. Current fiscal year budget (7 individual copies)
  4. Profit/Loss statement (7 individual copies)
  5. Any other relevant materials which may help us decide on your request
  6. Please collate all the above materials in 7 individual packets which will be given to our directors

If this is a repeat request or a restricted funds grant request, a year-end summary of how funds were spent will be required.

Proposals must be submitted by May 1st in order to be considered at the June meeting and by November 1st to be considered at the December meeting. Grant requests received after those dates will not be considered.

For any questions with these instructions, please contact:

David J. Valkema
Executive Director and Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors
The Pauls Foundation
3260 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Suite 12A
Chicago, IL 60657

Phone: (312) 497-1110

To obtain the grant application online, please click here.

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