The first step in submitting a proposal is to contact the Foundation to determine if your project is aligned with the Foundation's mission and current funding priorities. If your project is a good fit, you will be encouraged to submit a formal proposal.  

Proposals should be brief (usually ten pages or less). While a standard format for the proposal is not required, your document should include the following information:

Title page	Applicant organization; project name; date submitted; key contact information.
Introduction	A one or two paragraph summary of your project/program, its purpose and the dollar amount you are requesting from Girard Foundation.
Background	Rationale for the proposed project/program -- e.g., information about the need or issue you are addressing, the population your program serves, gaps in the market, relation of to other programs, etc.
Method	Description of how the project/program will be implemented; timeline for implementation; information about how the program will be sustained and/or replicated in the future.
Outcomes	Measurable results you expect to achieve.
Evaluation plan	Details on how you plan to evaluate the program and disseminate the results.
Budget	Total budget for the project; details on how the Girard Foundation grant will be used; information about other sources of funding, including in-kind support; recent financial statements for the applicant organization (included as an addendum).
Organization	Information about your organization, including its experience in the area for which funds are being sought; names and qualifications of the staff involved; information about other organizations collaborating on the project; list of organization's board members (provided as an addendum).
Tax-exempt status	Copy of IRS letter confirming tax-exempt status (provided as addendum).