The SSJCF Grant Process

Applicants prepare and submit a letter of inquiry to the SSJCF office according to its 
stated guidelines and by its current deadlines.

Staff reviews Letters of Inquiry to determine if the project/ proposal meets funding 
criteria and guidelines of the program; sending an application packet in response to 
approved Letters of Inquiry.

Applicants submit completed grant application along with required attachments and 
other requested information according to its stated guidelines and by its current deadlines.

A grant review committee conducts a thorough review of the proposal and develops
a recommendation for full board consideration.

SSJCF Board of Directors makes final determination of proposals to be funded.

Staff notifies all applicants by letter of Board decisions.

At the SSJCF’s initiative, interviews by phone or in person may be part of the grant 
process. Any such discussion or interest shall not be construed as commitment in 
support of the applicant’s request.

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