Program Guidelines

Application Procedures

There is no standard application form to be used in presenting a request to the Schumann Fund for New Jersey, but organizations may use the New York/New Jersey Common Application Form if they choose. We ask that a written proposal be submitted which includes a clear description of the purpose of the grant, the need or problem that will be addressed, the work to be undertaken, the staffing plan for project implementation, any collaborative efforts underway or contemplated, and the means of evaluating progress.

If an organization submits a proposal and is not awarded funding, the organization is welcome to submit a new proposal at least 12 months after the declination date.

The proposal must include the following items:

  • A copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statement, if available
  • Current organizational and project budgets identifying all sources of revenue and categories and amounts of expenditures
  • Brief bios of key organization and project staff
  • Record of support and projected sources of future funding
  • A list of the organization’s Board of Directors
  • Internal Revenue Service documents confirming the organization’s status as a 501(c)3 organization

Deadlines

The Schumann Fund Board of Trustees meets quarterly: March, June, September, and December. Applications should be submitted by the following deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15 or October 15. *If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, application is due on the next business day. Action on proposals may be deferred to a later quarter. The Board of Trustees will notify organizations promptly as to the status of all requests.

Reporting Requirements

A narrative and financial report describing activities and progress made toward meeting goals is due at the end of the grant period in accordance with the deadline in your grant award letter. For renewal grants: the narrative and financial report can be submitted with your renewal proposal submission or at the end of the grant period in accordance with the deadline in your grant award letter.

Organizations may use the New York/New Jersey Common Report Form or their own report format.

Submitting Your Application

Complete applications and reports should be emailed to lvandenberg@schumannfund.org.