Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal to the Atlanta Braves Foundation

Dear Applicant:

Our current grant application is attached for you to complete and return. The deadline for accepting applications is July 31, 2008.

404-614-1539.

Ericka Newsome Hill

Executive Director


ALANTA BRAVES FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Eligibility

Applicants must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must include a copy of your Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination letter.

Priority will be given to applicants who address opportunities for youth in the areas of education, health and recreation.

Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008. All applications must be postmarked on or before July 31, 2008.

Grants may range between $500 and $20,000 and may be awarded in the form of in-kind contributions.

The Atlanta Braves Foundation Grant Program does not fund the following:

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  Non tax-exempt 50(c)(3) organizations
  
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  Individuals
  
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  Organizations that advocate religious beliefs or restrict participation on the basis of religion
  
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  Schools (public or private)
  
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  Sponsorships
  
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  Capital and endowment campaigns
  
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  Multi-year pledge requests
  

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  Travel
  
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  Salaries
  
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  Annual fund drives
  
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  Seed or start up funds
  
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  Operational deficits
  
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  Debt reduction
  
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  Medical research
  
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  Political activities
  
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  Fundraising events including the purchase of tables, tickets, advertisements, etc.
  

Site visits by representatives of the Board may be conducted as part of the final evaluation process. The Foundation also has the right to make exceptions to its guidelines as deemed appropriate. Regretfully, the Braves Foundation is unable to support all worthwhile causes.

Applicants must submit three (3) collated copies of the grant application and all attachments to be considered for funding. No exceptions will be made. Applications must be typed. No handwritten copies will be accepted.

Grants Program

755 Hank Aaron Drive

Atlanta, GA 30315

1. 
   Name of Organization: ________________________________________________
   
2. 
   Date Established: ________________
   
3. 
   Organization Contact: ________________________________________________
   
4. 
   Title: ______________________________________________________________
   
5. 
   Street Address: ______________________________________________________
   
6. 
   City, State, Zip Code: _________________________________________________
   
7. 
   Daytime Telephone Number: _____________ Cell Number __________________
   
8. 
   Fax: ___________________________
   
9. 
   E-Mail: _______________________________
   
10. 
    Website Address: ________________________
    
11. 
    Amount Requested: ______________________
    
12. 
    Annual Operating Budget: _________________
    
13. 
    Project Budget: __________________________
    
14. 
    Mission Statement: ___________________________________________________
    

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15. 
    Brief Program Summary: ______________________________________________
    

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16. 
    Program Timeline: ___________________________________________________
    

17. 
    Has your organization received a previous grant from the Atlanta Braves Foundation? YES NO If YES, please include summary stating 1) Date, 2) Amount
    

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18. 
    Brief history of organization (e.g. structure, staffing):
    

19. 
    Describe your organization’s mission, programs, communities and clientele served (if a collaborative effort, please describe the roles of the partnering entities): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    

20. 
    Will these funds be spent within the metro Atlanta area? Yes / No
    

21. 
    Geographic area served:
    

22. 
    What is the primary source of fundraising?
    

23. 
    List the current sources of funding and amounts for proposed program:
    

24. 
    Total operating budget for current year: _____________ Fiscal year ends: _____
    

25. 
    What percentage of your total operating budget is spent on: Fundraising ______%
    

26. 
    Are you a United Way agency? Yes _________ No __________
    

27. 
    If yes, what percentage of your funding comes from the United Way? _______%
    

28. 
    Attach names/affiliations of Executive Director and Board of Directors on separate sheet.
    

1. 
   Describe the grant request including program goals, objectives and timeline:
   

2. 
   How will children benefit from this specific project?
   

3. 
   Approximate number of children that will be affected by this grant: ______________
   

4. 
   Total funds requested: ______________
   

5. 
   Total fundraising requirements for this project: _________________
   

6. 
   Have funds already been committed to this project? ___________
   

7. 
   What plans does the organization have for future funding?
   

8. 
   Describe the process for evaluating existing and/or proposed program(s)?
   

1. 
   Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination letter.
   
2. 
   Line-item budget for the organization for the current year.
   
3. 
   A budget displaying how the requested grant money will be spent.
   
4. 
   Your most recent financial statement, including an income statement and balance sheet.