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Grant Application Guidelines The staff and trustees of Victoria Foundation welcome proposals from nonprofit organizations in good standing that advance the mission and goals outlined in this annual report. Victoria’s grants are restricted to programs in Newark, New Jersey that reflect the Foundation’s key priority areas: K-12 education, college access & success, youth development, strengthening families, neighborhood revitalization, employment, housing, public safety, environmental justice, and urban parks. In addition, the Foundation accepts proposals from environmental organizations that preserve and protect critical open space in the New Jersey Highlands, Pine Barrens, and the Kittatiny Ridge and Valley region, as well as support for land acquisition projects that promote coastal resiliency. Proposals that fit current funding priorities, and for which the Foundation has available resources, will be carefully reviewed by staff. The review process may include site visits, phone inquiries, and requests for further information. Twice a year, staff makes recommendations to board committees, who then make final recommendations to the full board in June and December. Generally, grants are for one year. Organizations may be eligible for renewal grants based upon careful staff and trustee review of program impact and subsequent proposal submissions. Although some Victoria grantees have enjoyed long-term annual operating support, this is unusual for new grantees. Prospective grantees are encouraged to apply for one-time startup funds, expansion efforts, capacity-building, or capital support. All applicants must submit a letter from the IRS indicating that they are nonprofit organizations, exempt from federal tax under Section 501(c)(3). No grants are made to individuals. Please note that Victoria Foundation has implemented a Letter of Intent (LOI) preapplication process to streamline the grant proposal procedures. The LOI process is required for charter schools, land acquisition applicants, and any other organization that is not a current Victoria grantee. Please consult the Foundation’s website—www.victoriafoundation.org— for instructions related to LOI and proposal submissions. You are welcome to reach out by email or phone to discuss a potential grant request. The Foundation cannot fund all proposals that meet our program goals and objectives, and it rarely serves as the sole funder of an initiative. Therefore, you are strongly advised to apply to other funding sources in addition to Victoria. Greater Life Kipp Schools 24
DEADLINES For grants awards covering the period: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 June 22, 2016 Letters of Intent (LOI) from new applicants and land acquisition requests July 8, 2016 Notification to LOI applicants July 15, 2016 All current grantees August 1, 2016 Full proposals due from invited LOI applicants September 8, 2016 All summer programs and camps For grants awards covering the period: July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 Jan. 6, 2017 Letters of Intent (LOI) from new applicants, charter schools and land acquisition requests Jan. 17, 2017 Full proposals from current grantees (except schools) Jan. 20, 2017 Notification to LOI applicants Feb. 3, 2017 Full proposals due from schools and invited LOI applicants All proposals, with all necessary support materials, must be in the Victoria office by 5:00pm on the deadline day, whether it is hand delivered or mailed. The Foundation does not currently accept proposals by fax or email. Incomplete proposals, or those received after the deadline, will not be considered. Please submit just one copy, and do not use binders or staples. Organizations may submit proposals only once each calendar year. All proposals should be mailed or delivered to: Irene Cooper-Basch, Executive Officer Victoria Foundation 31 Mulberry Street, 5th floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 To obtain confirmation that your proposal has been received, please enclose a selfaddressed postcard. For clarification of any of the application instructions or to discuss a potential grant request, please call the Victoria Foundation office at 973-792-9200. Unified Vailsburg Services Organization Trust for Public Land 25
Page 1 and 2: 2015 Annual Report
Page 3 and 4: Victoria Foundation’s Mission For
Page 5 and 6: Message from the Foundation Frank A
Page 7 and 8: Abbott Leadership Institute/Rutgers
Page 9 and 10: Single Stop USA $37,500 www.singles
Page 11 and 12: Marion P. Thomas Charter School $40
Page 13 and 14: Clean Water Fund $30,000 www.cleanw
Page 15 and 16: Rutgers Climate Institute/Rutgers U
Page 17 and 18: Community Loan Fund of New Jersey $
Page 19 and 20: Youth and Families Victoria Foundat
Page 21 and 22: Main Street Counseling Center $45,0
Page 23 and 24: Trail Blazer Camps $15,000 www.trai
Page 25: Summary of Financial Information De
Page 29 and 30: STAFF Irene Cooper-Basch Executive

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