2025 Phase I Proposal Submission

Be sure to complete ALL of the information requested below.

If you have questions regarding the grant submission process, please contact Lynn Metler at lmetler@trinityfound.org or call (865)632-5678.

Trinity's funding is not distributed on a predetermined allotment to initiative categories. Trinity funds proposals based on the merit of the proposal and its alignment with the impact on the community's needs.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 19th at 12:00 NOON

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Step 1: Organization Information

Organization Name *

Federal EIN (Employer Identification Number) *

To show non-profit status, please upload the letter of determination from the IRS stating that your organization is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3) (or equivalent) and the Employee Identification Number assigned to your organization. Please DO NOT upload the authorization letter with a tax-exempt certificate used for purchasing. Please contact the Trinity office if you are unsure. *

Is the proposing organization registered for business in Tennessee and current on annual reporting requirements? You must be registered for business in Tennessee with an active status and up-to-date on yearly reporting. This registration is separate from a registration for solicitation or fundraising. Please contact the Trinity office if you are unsure. *

Yes

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Physical Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Website * 🛈

Grant Categories *

Apply in Small Grant Category

Apply in Large Grant Category

Trinity Initiative:

FOR THOSE APPLYING IN OPEN TOPIC: PLEASE SELECT THE APPROPRIATE INITIATIVE

Does the submitted proposal align with one or more of Trinity's prioritized initiatives for this year's grant cycle? If so, please submit it under the most closely aligned initiative. The OPEN TOPIC initiative is for proposed projects that are NOT ALIGNED with the prioritized initiatives.

SELECT THE CORRECT INITIATIVE BELOW
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Small Grant Amount Requested ($5,000 maximum) *

Large Grant Amount Requested ($15,000 maximum) *

Proposal Title *

Trinity's service area includes Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, and Union counties. Please list the counties your organization serves.

Trinity requires all awarded funds to be used for programs and services in its nine-county region. *

Proposal Leader *

Phone (w/area code) *

Email Address *

Proposal Certifying Officer *

Phone (w/area code) *

Email Address *

Step 2: Proposal Outline

1. ABSTRACT (Title of Proposal)

In a 250-word or less abstract/summary, clearly define the issue to be addressed
and the proposed solution(s). Please include the grant amount requested. *

0/250 words

2. NEED/PROBLEM STATEMENT & TARGET SERVICE AREA:

What need will your proposed project address? Who and how many area residents
share this need? If successful, how many area residents will your proposed project
positively impact? Please include the counties this project will serve. *

0/400 words

3. INTENDED OUTCOMES & MEASUREMENTS

What methods will be used in Phase I to validate the need and measure the impact
in a Phase II implementation? For example, if this project was implemented, what
would be the desired outcomes, and how would they be measured? *

0/300 words

4. INNOVATION, EXPANSION, or CONTINUATION

Please select ONE category that best describes this project. *

New service

Expansion of current services

Continuation of existing services

Please explain the selected category above by describing the type of service(s) you
seek to provide through the proposed project. *

0/300 words

5. POTENTIAL COLLABORATORS & PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY

Who are the ideal community partners for collaboration on this project? How might
this project financially sustain itself after the initial funding period (gifts, fees, grants,
other)? *

0/300 words

6. USE OF FUNDS

What will the requested Phase I funds be used for? Please provide a preliminary
budget describing how the Phase I funds will be used with the proposal.

REMEMBER: Trinity does NOT fund the following items in Phase I.
Capital projects for the organization’s facilities, including bricks and mortar/construction, major
equipment purchases, general operating support for an organization, or “unrestricted grant.” *

0/300 words

Step 3: Proposal Certification

As a representative of the submitting organization, I have read and approved the submission of this grant application to Trinity Health Foundation. Therefore, I certify the following (all four must be checked to submit): *

Our organization is a tax-exempt entity, non-government 501(c)(3) or equivalent.

Our organization is registered to do business in the state of TN and is in good standing.

Our organization will support the proposed effort and seek to accomplish the objectives described herein on a best-effort basis.

I have reviewed and agree Phase I grant funds will not be used for capital investments or unrestricted organizational support.

As the certifying officer, do you or anyone associated with this proposal (collaborators, partners, instructors, or family members) have a business relationship with the proposing organization? (This statement does not include employment with the organization but a business relationship outside of work that would present a conflict of interest.)

Please select Yes or No below. *

Yes

If you selected YES to the previous question, please disclose any potential business
relationships that pose a conflict of interest with the proposing organization. *

A certifying officer can be an organization's president, executive director, or board officer. CERTIFYING OFFICER SIGNATURE *

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Submission *

I have completed the submission and understand that I cannot make any changes once I mark this box and submit my proposal.

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