Grant Application Checklist
Please check the following before application is submitted:
REQUIREMENTS
____ Sponsor organization is in good standing with NMHC (e.g., prior recipients have submitted a final report and closed any previous grant).
____ Sponsor organization has scheduled and completed a consultation with NMHC staff after submitting a draft application.
DETAILS
____ Proposal assumes NMHC Grant Committee is unfamiliar with their organization or project.
____ Proposal respects all character/word count limits on narrative sections.
____ Proposal has been proofread carefully for clear, quantifiable language.
____ All supporting documentation is uploaded.
____ All required signatures are included.
BUDGET
____ Budget clearly illustrates how Sponsor plans to allocate NMHC funds and any additional resources (cash or in-kind) needed to implement the grant project.
____ Budgeted in-kind cost-share equals or exceeds NMHC funds requested.
____ Source and use of any anticipated project income are explained and listed by category.
COMPLETENESS
____ Applicant/Sponsor Organization has reviewed Application thoroughly.
____ Project Director and Fiscal Agent have reviewed Instructions for Certifications before signing.
____ Applicant has printed a copy of the online application from the PDF tab for Sponsor Organization records.
NOTE: After Application deadline, no changes are possible.
Deadlines are deadlines – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Visit our grants management portal to create a profile and begin the screening and application process.