Full Proposal Requirements

If the Foundation has invited you to submit a full proposal, this will be done through Archstone Foundation's online grant portal. Program staff will be responsive to questions during the development of the Full Proposal.

Applicants will be asked to provide the following:

1. Summary of your request, including the amount requested, numbers to be served, population to be served, goals and objectives, and how the funds will be used;
2. A program description, including the timeline and specific activities to be funded;
3. A statement of the program’s goals and objectives;
4. Background on the issue/need(s) to be addressed;
5. The conceptual framework and rationale for the project;
6. A description of possible risks, including the risk(s) you may encounter, steps to mitigate the risk(s), and how we (as a funder) could help, if your project is funded;
7. Background of the organization and its capacity to undertake the work;
8. Description of the population to be served in terms of age, racial/ethnic diversity, geographic location, and need;
9. A plan for communicating the project and its impact among key stakeholders;
10. A plan for evaluating the project and its anticipated outcomes, please include specific measurements or questions;
11. A plan for sustaining or continuing the project upon the completion of the proposed grant (if appropriate);
12. A description of the qualifications of key project staff (i.e., resume) and job descriptions for those to be hired;
13. A detailed line-item budget for the total project and the amount requested, accompanied by a budget narrative, explaining how the funds will be used. Please use the one, two, or three year budget template provided;
14. A list of grants received during the past two years;
15. A list of pending applications by source of funding;
16. List of Board of Directors and principal occupations;
17. Current organization's operating budget; and
18. If applicable, Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) that specify roles and responsibilities.

Full Proposal Review Process

Full proposals meeting the guidelines and priorities of the Foundation are reviewed by the Proposal Review Committee (PRC), a sub-committee of the Foundation's Board. This committee will refer a slate of proposals to the full Board of Directors for consideration. The Board meets quarterly to make funding decisions. Generally, the review process takes four to six months from receipt of the funding request.

For further information and assistance, please contact your program officer.