Grant Application

1.        Applications for grants shall comply with procedures outlined in the NCAF Section M. How to Apply for an NCAF Grant.

The application will be initially reviewed by the NCAF Trustee Chair, the NCAF Executive Director and two other chair appointed Trustee members. Recommendation will be acted on by the Board of Trustees.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

1.      It is in the applicant’s interest to submit an application, which is specific and succinct. Applicants should, however, provide sufficient information to allow the Foundation to clearly understand the objectives of the grant request and the qualifications of the applicant. All applications should contain, as their first page, a summary sheet with the following information:

  • A project title.
  • The name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the applicant and the names of the principal participants in the object.
  • A concise abstract (150 words or less) of the proposed project or activity.
  • A specific amount (in US dollars) sought from the Foundation.
  • A description of the anticipated final products which would result from the proposed undertaking.
  • The names of the people from whom letters of support have been requested.
  • A list of other funding sources being approached, and an indication of the status of those applications.

2.      This first page summary sheet may be submitted as a preliminary application for confirmation that the request is consistent with the purpose of the Foundation prior to completing the full application.

3.      In addition to the summary sheet, applicants should supply the following:

  • A proposal which succinctly describes the purpose, audience, and product of the proposed activity, and which addresses the applicant’s relevant background and capacity to accomplish the task for which support is sought.
  • A resume of the principal participants and-in the case of institutional applicants-background information on the applying institution.
  • A work plan and schedule which includes applicant’s plans for the dissemination of the completed work.
  • A budget which includes the various cost components of the total project and (if relevant) identifies other potential sources of support. Is the deleted statement realistic?
  • Three letters from qualified references who are familiar with the ability and character of the applicant and are knowledgeable in the areas of the proposal. These letters are an extremely important part of the application process and are most helpful when they candidly assess the worthiness of both the individual and the project and are submitted by the referee in confidence directly to the Foundation without copies to the applicant.
  • Supplemental information, including visual information, when appropriate.
  • Tax-exempt organizations must include with their grant request a copy of the IRS determination letter, which indicates the particular paragraph of the Internal Revenue Code that governs their exempt activities.

4.     Applications are considered twice a year. The postmark deadlines are January 15 and June 15, and the awards are usually announced approximately 20 days thereafter. If a preliminary application is made it must be made early enough to allow 30 (thirty) days for a response and ample time to complete the full application deadlines above.

5.      Reference letters postmarked up to fifteen days after the application deadlines will be accepted as part of the application. Reference letters with latter postmarks will not be considered.

6.      The Foundation will not accept applications which are sent by fax. Emailed submissions are accepted.

7.      Please do not use type smaller than ten points.

8.     The NCAF cannot be responsible for the safe return of material which is sent in support of grant applications, and applicants are urged not to send original or irreplaceable documents.

9.       All application materials should be sent to North Carolina Architectural Foundation Grant Application, AIANC Center for Architecture & Design, 14 E. Peace Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Emailed applications should be sent to David Crawford, Executive Director, NCAF at [email protected].

10.     The applications will be initially reviewed by the NCAF Chair, the NCAF Executive Director and two NCAF Trustees appointed by the Chair. Recommendations will be acted upon by the Board of Trustees.