Apply for a Grant

To apply for a funding grant from Quest for the Best®, please complete the following:

Please fill out the form located below and submit your Organization’s Letter of Intent.

Complete the online Funding Grant Application and submit it for review.
Quest for the Best® will review your application and send you a determination letter.

Quest for the Best provides funds for project-based grants. A “project-based” grant request is an application for funding for a specific project, program or purchase. Examples of previously approved project-based grant requests include a request to purchase furniture for a Shelter’s family room, a request to purchase computers for a museum, funds to support an after-school program’s trip to tour multiple colleges and funds to support a specific program at a zoo. Please keep in mind that operational costs, salaries, etc., do not fall into the category of a project-based grant request.

Letter of Intent

To begin the grant application process, please fill out the following form.

Quest for the Best provides funds for project-based grants. A “project-based” grant request is an application for funding for a specific project, program or purchase. Examples of previously approved project-based grant requests include a request to purchase furniture for a Shelter’s family room, a request to purchase computers for a museum, funds to support an after-school program’s trip to tour multiple colleges and funds to support a specific program at a zoo. Please keep in mind that operational costs, salaries, etc., do not fall into the category of a project-based grant request.
Name of Organization*
Website*
How did you hear about Quest for the Best?*
Brief Description of Organization*
Mission Statement*
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Name of Contact Person*
First Last
Title of Contact Person*
Provide the Names and Qualifications of Key Employees, Board Members, and/or Volunteers including their experience in managing a tax exempt organization*
Summary*
One Sentence Statement of Proposed Project or Program
Overview*
Purpose, Objectives, Goals, How Project relates to Quest for the Best's priorities
Description of Program
Please include target population, specific action plan, timeframe and duration
Implementation of Program (and results)*
Qualifications for executing proposed project; expected outcomes, how effectiveness will be monitored and evaluated
Total Project Cost*
Please attach a detailed budget of expenses - for the project*
This should include actual quotes/invoices if available.
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Max. file size: 2 GB.
Please attach a detailed budget of expenses - for your organization*
Max. file size: 2 GB.
Please attach your latest 990*
Max. file size: 2 GB.
Please attach your latest Financial Statement indicating Assets and Liabilities*
Max. file size: 2 GB.
Amount requested from Quest for the Best*
REMEMBER: there is a matching requirement - in other words, Quest for the Best will only grant up to 50% of any funds you need.
Date Needed*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Provide a list of private and public funding sources to support matching requirements*
This is an absolute requirement, and failure to provide this can result in the grant being denied.
Please attach IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter*
Max. file size: 2 GB.
Please attach any other information that you believe is pertinent to our decision
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Max. file size: 2 GB.
Signature*
Today's Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email (to receive confirmation)*
Phone
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